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Hundreds of miles of easy, intermediate and difficult hiking trails crisscross Haywood County. Trail maps are available at the Haywood County Visitor Information Center.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Great Smoky Mountains National
Park is our most popular national park, with approximately
10,000,000 visitors per year! The 517,000 acres of virgin forest
contained in The Smokies constitute roughly 90% of the remaining
undeveloped, old growth forest in the East. The park is home to
120 different species of trees, 1,800 species of plants, 2,000
species of mushrooms, 26 species of salamanders, and numerous
species of birds, mammals & assorted reptiles. The Smokies contain
the most extensively maintained trail system in the country, with
over 900 miles of trail for hikers and horseback riders.
Park Map
The Blue Ridge Parkway, along with winding country roads and off-road mountain bike trails, beckon to cyclists from around the world.
Blue Ridge Cycling Adventures
Ron Johnson books day trips for what he calls "avid cyclists", and he can be reached at 828-452-5573.
Visit the store at 747 South Haywood Street, Waynesville for bike repairs, bike rentals, trail maps,
bike accessories, and other cycling needs. Cosed on Sundays.
Cheerio Adventures
Keith Russell offers cycling, caving, climbing and canoeing adventures. Call him at 540-579-6731.Mountain Biking
Numerous biking camp packages and day trips available. Check their website first, then call them at
1-888-662-1662 for info and reservations.MTB WNC
A great website for the self-guided mountain biker. Includes trail maps, public camping areas, conditions, etc.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is our most popular national park, with approximately 10,000,000 visitors per year! The 517,000 acres of virgin forest contained in The Smokies constitute roughly 90% of the remaining undeveloped, old growth forest in the East. The park has six developed car-camping campgrounds, three primitive campgrounds, and five auto-access horse camps. The length of stay at developed and primitive campgrounds is limited to 7 consecutive days from May 15th thru Labor Day and 14 consecutive days from Labor Day to May 15th. Call 1-800-365-CAMP for reservations or visit camping reservations website.Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campgrounds
59 Motorcyle Dr., Cruso Call 828-235-8350.Connie's Camp Ground & Cottage
Deer Run Road, Maggie Valley Call 828-926-3619.Lonesome Pine Campground
167 Jonathan Creek Rd., Waynesville Call 828-926-0519.Winngray Family Campground
Metered LP, Cable TV, open year round, panoramic mountain view. Call 828-926-3170.
Cheerio Adventures
Keith Russell offers caving,
climbing, canoeing, and biking adventures. Call him at
540-579-6731.
Cheerio Adventures
Keith Russell offers
climbing, canoeing, biking and caving adventures. Call
him at 540-579-6731.
Climbmax Indoor Training Center
Learn climbing skills in a controlled indoor center with
professional instructors. Call 828-252-9996.
Mountain Adventures 828-696-7955
Wild Planet Adventures 828-255-9788
A Walk on the Wild
Side
Professional naturalist
dedicated to providing enjoyable and educational outings.
Specializing in birds, wildflowers, wildlife photography,
ecosystems and natural history trips. 828-452-4569.
Maggie's
Place
A small, private B&B/Retreat Center
that loves to show families the natrual wonders of the Smoky Mountains. Whether
it's a hike in the forest to a scenic waterfall, swimming hole or wildlife
habitat for a picnic, or some
arts & crafts including leatherwork, pottery, sewing or quilting, some
campfire storytelling, or music making, or visiting some local organic
farms, the folks at Maggie's Place will be happy to put together a
wonderful family getaway for you and your tribe. Call them at
828-452-9609.
Outdoor Fun Tours
Experienced local fisherman dedicated to
providing enjoyable and fruitful fishing outings. Specializing in trout,
bass, flyfishing, custom fly tying, legal lures, tall tales and mountain
lore. "If you don't catch anything it's 'cause you don't know how to
fish!" Call us at 828-452-9609.
Harvest
Hayride in Cades Cove
Join a Park Ranger for an evening haywagon ride
through Cades Cove in Great Smoky Mountains National Park during the Fall
Harvest Hayride Program that begins on Tuesday, October 23 and lasts through
Saturday, October 27, 2001.
Guided hayrides will leave from the Cades Cove Riding Stables at 7:00
p.m.,
7:30 p.m., 8:00 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. nightly Tuesday through Friday and on
Saturday the same times are set with an additional ride scheduled at 9 p.m.
The program will last approximately two hours and will be conducted
regardless of weather conditions unless deemed unsafe.
Space on the wagons is limited. Advance reservations are required and can be
made by telephoning the Cades Cove Riding Stables at 865-448-6286.
The cost is $8.00 per person two years old and older.
Bring the family, comfortable clothing for the weather, and a flash light for parking and restroom area.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Great Smoky Mountains
National Park is our most popular national park, with
approximately 10,000,000 visitors per year! The 517,000
acres of virgin forest contained in The Smokies
constitute roughly 90% of the remaining undeveloped, old
growth forest in the East. The park is home to 120
different species of trees, 1,800 species of plants,
2,000 species of mushrooms, 26 species of salamanders,
and numerous species of birds, small mammals &
assorted reptiles. The Smokies contain the most extensively
maintained trail system in the country, with over 900
miles of trail for hikers and horseback riders.
Park Map
Outdoor
Fun Tours
Waynesville. Maggie Barton & Alan McRae offer guided
hikes in the Smoky Mountains National Park, Pisgah
National Forest, and surrounding areas. Enjoy a gourmet
picnic on your hike over scenic trails to peaceful places like
waterfalls, grottos, overlooks, creeks, groves, and more. Choose a hike
from Easy, Moderate to Energetic. Overnight camping/hiking is also available.
Call 828-452-9609 for information and reservations.
Cataloocbee Ranch
Maggie Valley. Two hour and all-day rides available for
adults and children over six. Experienced wranglers
accompany all trips. Reservations required. 828-926-1401.
Hemphill Mountain Campground
Waynesville, Hwy. 276 N. Hourly and day rides. Trips to
the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Pony rides for
kids. Call 828-926-0331.
Eagle View Farm
Real trail riding experiences with breathtaking views.
Trips take 3 hours so pack your lunch & saddlebags
and enjoy it on top of our mountain. Open Monday through
Saturday. Reservations 828-456-2156 or 828-646-8093.
Queen's Farm Riding Stables
1 hr. and 1 3/4 hr. rides that climb up to 1,000 feet.
Children 6 or older. Open year-round, weather permitting.
Reservations required. Located on Hwy. 19 just outside
Maggie Valley. Call 828-926-0718.
Utah Mountain Riding Stables
One thru four hour rides, May 1 thru November 1 and in
winter, weather permitting. Rides for children 7 and
over. Hwy. 276N just outside Maggie Valley. Open 7 days,
call ahead. 828-926-1143.
Smoky Mountain Stables, Inc.
3.5 hour rides, overnight trips, trips for 2 days+,
everything furnished, horse boarding, riding lessons,
children over 10 ride own horse. Specialize in small
groups, maximum of 6. Old School Rd., Waynesville. Call
828-452-9579.
Ghost Town in the Sky
Maggie Valley. A mile-high amusement park with an old
west theme. One admission fee covers all the shows,
rides, and amusements including your ride up on the
incline railway or the chair lift, and the "Red
Devil" roller coaster, if you dare. Great views of
the Smokies, and a Wild West Show that features
gunfights, Indian dancing, cancan saloon, and Country
Critter Jamboree. Food, souvenirs, and games. May-Oct.
Allow a full day. Call 1-800-Ghost Town or 828-926-1140
Soco Gardens Zoo
Maggie Valley. Rain or shine, covered walkways provided
for your comfort. Guided tours, petting zoo, snake show,
gift shop. 40 species of exotic animals including a
leopard, jaguar, bobcat, raccoon, lemur, monkey, bear,
wallabees, birds, snakes, snow leopards, and capybaras.
Hours vary with season. Allow 2 hours. Call 828-926-1746
Lindsey Gardens and Miniature
Village & Mini-Apolis Grand Prix Park
Maggie Valley. Over 90 buildings, some historical, in
beautiful garden setting. 1/12 scale train wanders
through garden. Five race tracks. Small Fry Bumper Boats,
Gem Mine, Game Room, Mini Golf, Dairy Bar & Grill and
Gift Shop. Call 828-926-6277 or 828-926-1685
Highlands Youth Adventures
Highlands. Guided outdoor adventures for kids ages 9 to
15. Choices include canoeing, rafting, tubing, mountain
biking, rock climbing and rappelling. Trips are between
$59 to $79 per child. Call them at 828-526-2174.
Lindsey Gardens and Miniature
Village & Mini-Apolis Grand Prix Park
Maggie Valley. Over 90 buildings, some historical, in
beautiful garden setting. 1/12 scale train wanders
through garden. Five race tracks. Small Fry Bumper Boats,
Gem Mine, Game Room, Mini Golf, Dairy Bar & Grill and
Gift Shop. Call 828-926-6277 or 828-926-1685
Waynesville Recreation Park
Located on Marshall Street, the park is open daylight to
10:30pm seven days a week. Playground, six tennis courts,
two basketball courts, softball/baseball fields, nature
trail and a swimming pool. Picnic tables and picnic
shelters are available by reservation at 828-456-9541.
Pool hours are Mon-Sat 11am to 5pm, Sun 1-6pm. All
facilities are free except the pool which costs $1 for
age 12 & under and $1.25 for adults. Call
828-456-8577
On Vance Street the park has a softball field, a golf driving range, a quarter-mile track, a fitness trail, and two white sand volleyball courts. Call 828-456-8577
Canton Recreation Park
828-646-3411
Both parks offer a wide variety of sports and other activities.
Mountain Skate Center
828-456-4441
Windsong
LIama Treks, Ltd
Clyde, 15 minutes from Waynesville and Maggie Valley.
Llamas carry gear, supplies and food. Enjoy a gourmet
picnic on your day-long trek over scenic trails. Two and
three day treks also available Call 828-627-6986.
Nantahala Outdoor Center
Whitewater rafting on the Nantahala, Chattooga, Ocoee, French Broad & Nolichucky Rivers since 1972
13077 Highway 19, West Bryson City, call 1-800-232-7238.Nantahala White Water -Adventurous Fast Rivers Rafting
No waiting rentals-guided by reservation. Families, groups, discounts.
14690 Nantahala Gorge, call 1-800-GET-RAFT or 828-488-2386USA Raft
Whitewater rafting on the Nantahala, French Broad, Pigeon, Ocoee, and Nolichucky Rivers.
Call 800-USA-RAFT for info and reservations.Wildwater Ltd.
Convenient shuttle from Maggie Valley. Whitewater rafting on the Pigeon River.
Call 1-800-451-9972 or 1-800-762-2463 for info and local shuttle stops.French Broad Rafting Company
Whitewater rafting on the French Broad River - they have 18 years of experience, so their guides know the area very well. And, they always put an experienced guide in every boat!
Call 1-800-570-7238 for info and reservations.Rolling Thunder River Company
Whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River.
Call 1-800-408-7238 for info and reservations.Southern Waterways
Southern Waterways is a locally owned and operated canoe, kayak, and raft rental service in Asheville, NC. They offer a quietwater river experience unlike many of the surrounding rafting company's. Their trip is a relaxing laid back three hour float trip on the French Broad River through the famed and historic Biltmore Estate property. Southern Waterways provides all the necessary equipment to have a safe and fun filled river experience. Guests can choose from either 2 person canoes, one or two person sit-on-top- kayaks, or four to five person rafts. This scenic float trip lasts about three hours and is a self guided trip.Southern Waterways also offers romantic sunset river trips. On Wed. and Sat. Evenings things take on a different hue at Southern Waterways, a special trip is offered at 5:30 for a quietwater sunset trip. In addition they also have riverside facilities that can be reserved for company picnics, wedding parties, special events, birthday parties, or corporate awards assembly.
Call 800.849.1970 and 828.232.1970 e-mail: paddlefun@ioa.com
If you definitely want to catch trout, call Outdoor Fun Tours at 828-452-9609 for an experienced fishing guide who knows what's biting and where!
Haywood County
Cold Creek,
off 276N at the Little East Fork River
Hurricane Creek, off I-40N at the Pigeon
River
Hemphill Creek, off 276N - Hemphill Rd.
State Regulated!
Richland Creek, Waynesville. State
Regulated!
Jonathon Creek (lower), off 276N,
concrete bridge in Dellwood to Pigeon River. State
Regulated!
Jonathon Creek (upper), off 276N, SR
1302 bridge (west) to SR 1307 bridge. State Reg!
Little East Fork of the Pigeon River,
off 276N. State Regulated!
West Fork of the Pigeon River, triple
arch bridge on 215 to Champion Intl property line,
except Middle Prong. State Regulated!
Great Smoky Mountains National Park,
pick up pamphlet at Ranger Station for regulations.
Waynesville
Rainbow Park Trout Pond
828-452-5249
Maggie Valley
Soco Gap Trout Ponds
828-926-3635
Holland's Trout Pond
828-926-2453
Maggie Valley Trout Pond
828-926-0766
Clyde
Ferguson's Trout Pond
828-627-6404
Cherokee Indian Reservation
30 miles of streams and 3 ponds stocked twice weekly.
Daily creel limit is 10 trout. A one-day fishing permit
on the Cherokee Indian Reservation is $5, a three-day is
$14 and a five-day is $20. Season is April thru February.
For information call the Fish & Game Management of
the Western Band of the Cherokee Indians at 828-497-5201.
Headwaters Outfitters
Transylvania County, NC. The North Fork Tube Run is only $7 per person! Season is from April thru October. Call them at 828-877-3106.
Slickrock Expeditions
Specializing in wilderness expeditions. Call them at 828-293-3999.
Call NC Amateur Sports @ 800-277-8763 or 919-361-1133 for more information.
Waynesville
Right On Target Family Archery
Outdoor range & 20 yard indoor range, proshop, lessons, repairs, tournaments, etc.
Jonathan Creek Road 828-926-8307
Waynesville
Waynesville Recreation Park
Several baseball fields on Marshall Street and Vance Street..
Call 828-456-8677
Sylva
Six Batting cages in
the Ingles parking lot on rt. 107 about 2 miles south of
downtown Sylva. Balls are $1.50 for 15 pitches from 40 to 75
mph. Also softball pitches.
Baseball coaching camps
& batting instruction is also available. Call Rodney
Henson at 828-631-0961 or 828-586-6612.
Batting Cage
Located in Hendersonville, Double Tee has
8 batting cages, a driving range w/ LPGA
instructor,
2-acre short game practice area, and a miniature golf
facility with a waterfall and three spray fountains. A great place for
family fun, especially for visitors to the area who are looking for some
activities for the kids - days or evenings.
Call us at 828-693-7420.
Waynesville
Waynesville Recreation Park
Two basketball courts on Marshall Street. Call 828-456-8677
Lake Junaluska
Off 276 N./19S., this man-made lake is the centerpiece of a Methodist Retreat Center. There is a basketball court off of the Rt. 19 entrance.
Asheville
Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre (ACDT)
Fencing 1 (for beginners): Basic Foil, positions, foot work and blade work.
Fencing Foil 2, Saber and Epee (intermediate): For fencers with previous experience. Foot work, technique, blade work exercises and distance exercises are emphasized in this class.
Fencing Foil 3, Saber and Epee (advanced): For fencers with good training foundation. Advanced footwork and blade work, tactical classes, development of competition skills and knowledge of F.I.E. rules will be emphasized.
20 Commerce Street, Asheville, NC 28801 (Tel: 828-254-2621, 828-254-2137) emailSwordplay Alliance
Asheville, Burnsville, and Winston-Salem, NC (also Atlanta, GA and Decatur, AL). Contact Samara Floyd, email swordplayalliance@hotmail.com, phone (888) 626-8433. Our schools teach rapier, rapier paired with dagger, sword & shield, as well as the two-handed broadsword.
Iron Tree Golf Course & Driving Range
Exit 24 off I-40 take Hwy 209 North to 774 Iron Tree Drive, Clyde.
9 holes, par 35. Call 828-627-1933.Lake Junaluska Golf Course
Exit 103 off 23/74. Take Hwy 19 North to 19 Golf Course Road, Lake Junaluska.
This 18 hole, par 68 course offers views of the 200 acre lake and the surrounding mountains. Call 828-456-5777.Laurel Ridge Country Club
Exit 100 off 23/74. 788 Eagle Nest Road, Waynesville. A private golf community.
18 hole, par 72 course. Call 828-456-5777.Maggie Valley Resort & Country Club
From US Hwy 19 take Moody Farm Road to 340 Country Club Road,
Maggie Valley. 18 hole, par 72 championship course. Fine dining, live entertainment, cozy lodges or villas, and complete golf packages.
Call 828-926-6013.Springdale Country Club
Take 276 South to Golfwatch Road, Canton. One of North Carolina's most scenic 18 hole, par 72 courses. 6,812 yards lead you through mountain fairways and scenic valleys. Test your skills on the 429-yard uphill par 4 with a dogleg right and a mountain stream that runs from the tee to the green. Golf packages available. Call 828-235-8451.Waynesville Country Club Inn
Take 23/74 to the West Waynesville Exit 98 to Main Street. Turn onto Country Club Drive. Lush fairways, bent grass greens, streams, ponds and spectacular views. 27 holes, par 70. Call 828-452-4617.
Asheville
Asheville Civic Center
Limited public ice skating dates/times available. Call 828-259-5736.
Red Barn Miniature
Golf
828-926-1901
Maggie Valley Miniature Golf
828-926-3255
Double Tee Golf Center
Located in Hendersonville, Double Tee has a driving range w/ LPGA
instructor,
2-acre short game practice area, 8 batting cages, and a miniature golf
facility with a waterfall and three spray fountains. A great place for
family fun, especially for visitors to the area who are looking for some
activities for the kids - days or evenings. Call us at 828-693-7420.
Blue Ridge Paintball
Blue Ridge Paintball has opened in Cullowhee. Take Rt. 107 south from Sylva toward Cullowhee, then left on Speedwell Road, drive less than a mile then take left fork (at Speedwell convenience store), onto Cullowhee Mountain Road. Drive less that a mile and Paintball is on your left.Wolverine Paintball
Store and field located in Hendersonville. Travel east on I-26 to exit 13. Right onto US 25 south. Go 3 miles to Brookside Camp Road, then turn left at light (at Enmark Station). Entrance is on right across from Double Tee Driving Range.
Waynesville Recreation Park
Several softball/baseball fields on Marshall Street & Vance Street. Call 828-456-8677
Waynesville Recreation Park
Two white sand volleyball courts on Vance Street in Waynesville. Call 828-456-8577 for info..
Harrah's Cherokee Casino
Cherokee. The only legal action this side of the GSMNP. Call them at 1-800-HARRAHS.
O'Malley's Irish Pub
Waynesville. A traditional Irish Pub with
Guinness and other beers on tap, plus a food menu and live music on Saturday
nights. Listen to the joyful strains of traditional Irish and ancient Celtic
music every other Saturday night from 8:00pm till 10:00pm with the local
music ensemble called Celtic Knot. A
family-friendly local Irish Pub!
Call us at 828-452-4228 for reservations.
Stompin' Grounds
Maggie Valley. The "Clogging Capital of the
World," features some of the area's best mountain
clog teams. Nightly. May-Oct., Sun.-Thurs. 8-10 pm;
Fri.-Sat. 8-11 pm.
Call 828-926-1288.
Maggie Valley Opry House
Featuring Raymond Fairchild, five-time World Banjo
Pickin' Champion. Music & dancing nightly at 8,
May-Oct. Call 828-926-9336.
Haywood Arts Repertory Theater
(Hart)
Waynesville. Live theater. Box office at Mast General
Store. See Calendar of Events
for schedule. Productions at Haywood Community College
Auditorium. Call 828-456-6322.
Street Dances
Downtown Waynesville. Twice a month in July and August.
Call 828-456-3517.
Pickin' In The Park
Held in Downtown Canton every Friday in the summer.
828-646-3411
Country Roads
Country & Western Dancing, "Home of the
Cowboy," Family entertainment, band, 2,500 sq. ft.
dance floor, hickory smoked BBQ, Fri. Sat. 8:00-11:00 pm,
tour buses welcome. 828-926-0518
Saratoga's Cafe
Wednesday night is Jazz night with Saratoga Band
featuring Sarah Claire and Larry Moomey. Live
entertainment Fri. & Sat. night from 8:00-11:00, no
cover.
Call 828-926-1448.
Waynesville
Take a leisurely stroll down Main Street. You'll find
everything from penny candy to women's fine apparel. Arts
and crafts galleries feature local work. Specialty
restaurants provide plenty of home cooking. Allow 2-3
hours.
Store Directory
Maggie Valley
Store-hopping is an art in Maggie Valley. Whether you
want souvenirs or fine linens, they're here. Plenty of
crafts and restaurants. Allow 2-3 hours.
Downtown Canton
The heart of "Papertown USA" offering a variety
of retail and specialty shops.
Clyde
Looking for military surplus, wholesale flowers,
antiques, fashions, etc? There's something of interest
for all!
Asheville
"Asheville - City of Light" has a delightful mixture of Biltmore
House era upscale boutiques, contemporary name brand shopping outlets, and
an eclectic mix of funky New Age express yourself specialty stores. You can
view a fairly complete listing HERE...
Waynesville
Drive-Inn
828-456-3562
The
Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts
Historic Shelton House.
Waynesville. South on 276 off Main Street. Pottery,
quilts, baskets, woodworking. Displays of 19th Century
crafts. Wed.-Sat. 10:30 am-4 pm. Open May-Nov.,
Thanksgiving to Christmas. Allow 1 hour. Call
828-452-1551.
Canton Historical Museum
Park St., Canton. Displays about the settling of Canton
and the Pigeon River area. Mon.-Fri. 10 am-noon. 1-4 pm,
Sun. 2-4 pm. Allow 1 hour. Call 828-646-3412.
Cataloocbee Valley
Outside Maggie Valley on 276 N. to Cove Creek Mtn. Rd.
Scenic drive to the remains of the settlers' village. In
the Eastern section of the Great Smoky Mountains National
Park. Accessible hiking trails and primitive campground.
Allow 2 hours.
Blue Ridge Parkway
Twenty-four miles of the country's most scenic highway
runs through Haywood County. Pack a picnic and stop at
the overlooks. Hike on trails that cross the Parkway.
Allow a few hours or all day.
Great Smoky Mountains National
Park
Part of the Park is right here in Haywood County. The
southern entrance is just 25 miles on US 1 to US 441.
550,000 acres of protected land, trails and scenic
drives. Be sure to visit the Oconaluftee Visitor's
Center.
Great Smoky Mountain Railway
Take an open-car excursion through scenic passes and
gorges. April-December. Allow 4 hours. Call
1-800-872-4681.
Great Smoky Mountains Railway
The old steam locomotive rail line stretches from
Dillsboro in the East to Andrews in the West. Allow 2 to
4.5 hours
depending on the excursion that you choose. You can also
combine the rail trip with a whitewater rafting
excursion. Call 1-800-872-4681 ext. R for schedule, fares
and reservations.
Biltmore
Estate
The Vanderbilt's 250 room mansion features: beautiful
stonework, exquisite art collection, opulent Oriental
rugs, 75 acres of landscaped grounds & gardens,
amusement rooms of all kinds, a winery, a music
conservatory, restaurants, gift shops, etc. A must see if
you enjoy fine things and refined tastes. Call
1-800-543-2961 for information or visit their website.
Rated EASY.
Lake Junaluska
Off 276 N./19S., this man-made lake is the centerpiece of
a Methodist Retreat Center. The public is invited to take
the walking path that outlines the lake. Rated EASY.
Devil's Courthouse
From this magnificent plateau on the Blue Ridge Parkway
at milepost 422 one can see three different states - a
veritable ocean of forest-covered mountains. Easy footing
but a very steep climb, so we rate it MODERATE.
Waterrock Knob
From this magnificent knob on the Blue Ridge Parkway at
milepost 450 one can see the Plott Balsam Mountains - a
sea of forest-covered mountains. Easy footing, at first,
but a very steep climb onto natural terrain
thereafter, so we rate it DIFFICULT.
Sliding
Rock
Pack a swimsuit because you can glide down this natural
water slide. Decks provided for observers. Allow 2-3
hours, drive included.
Looking Glass Falls
Off 276 S., just south of Sliding Rock. Scenic drive.
Falls by side of roadway. Walkways with handrails. Allow
2 hours, drive included.
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