For guests who love the outdoors, here is a a short list of our favorite hiking areas. There are over 25 trails in the immediate Burnsville area and many more regionally.

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Roaring Fork Falls 

7 MILE DRIVE

A short, very easy hike to a beautiful water fall. Leashed dogs allowed with a wide, flat gravel path the majority of the way.

 

Trails at Black Mountain Campground

9.8 MILE DRIVE
Multiple hikes ranging from easy to difficult are accessible from the black mountain campground including a hike up Mt. Mitchell.

 

Crabtree Falls

13.8 MILE DRIVE

Large beautiful waterfall worth the moderate hike. Be careful when googling directions, make sure you navigate to the “Crabtree Falls Campground” that is off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Not accessible in winter months.

Lake James 

38 MILE DRIVE

Hiking, mountain bike trails, lake activities and a beach with a beautiful view and clean water to swim in.