Forest Heritage Scenic Byway
State: North Carolina
National Forest: Pisgah National Forest
Length: 65.0 mi / 104.6 km
Time to Allow: 2 hours
Forest Heritage Scenic Byway is highlighted by beautiful mountain scenery and rich local history. Enjoy the Pisgah National Forest, over a million acres designated as a National Forest in 1916. And don't miss spectacular Looking Glass Falls, an 85 foot plunge named for nearby looking glass rock, a monolithic face of granite that gleams like a mirror from water seeping out of the stones. This byway intersects the Blue Ridge Parkway twice and connects with Waterfall Byway near Rosman.
Stories
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Forest Heritage Scenic Byway
Dec 20, 2005
Along the twisty roads of North Carolina, you’ll find over a million acres of thick forest growth to explore on Forest Heritage Scenic Byway. Plentiful opportunities for historical experiences, outdoor recreation, and local culture await you along this vibrant byway.
Road Trips
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2-Day Trip: Forest History: A Journey Through Time
(North Carolina)As you travel the winding settlement roads and logging routes of years past, use your imagination to envision western North Carolina as it was...
Local Information
Pisgah Ranger District
828-877-3350
- Nantahala, Pisgah, Croatan and Uwharrie National Forests.:
- Visit the official site for the four US National Forests in North Carolina: Nantahala, Pisgah, Croatan and Uwharrie National Forests.
- Welcome to NCDOT Scenic Byways:
- This NCDOT website offers a PDF brochure that highlights North Carolina's 51 scenic byways.
Forest Message
Winter travel. Many byways are not plowed in the winter. Check with the National Forest where you will be traveling for road conditions. Even byways that are not plowed often provide excellent winter opportunities on snow mobiles or cross country skis.
