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Cradle of Forestry
Nestled below the Blue Ridge Parkway on the Pisgah National Forest is the birthplace of forestry in America - the Cradle of Forestry.
The Cradle abounds with ways to have fun while learning about the forest, traditional Blue Ridge culture, and forest management.
Paved trails - perfect for strollers and wheelchairs - put the forest at your fingertips.
Learn about more about events, activities, and history.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Open daily, 10 a.m to 5 p.m. until mid November Free entry day every 4th Tuesday of the month Open seasonally, spring to fall, visit Cradle of Forestry website for dates. |
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| Area Amenities: | Interpretive Site, Accessible, Fee charged for some activities, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
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| Operated By: | FIND Outdoors |
| Information Center: | Phone: (828) 877-3130 Mailing Address: 49 Pisgah Highway, Suite 4, Pisgah Forest 28768 |
Activities
Mountain Biking
Recreation areas with activity Mountain Biking:Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:- Barnett Branch Trail #618
- Biltmore Campus Trail #006
- Buck Spring Trail #104
- Forest Discovery Center
- Forest Festival Trail #319
- Pink Beds Connector Trail #118A
- Pink Beds Loop Trail #118
- Thompson Creek Trail #602
Visitor Programs
Recreation areas with activity Visitor Programs:Interpretive Areas
Recreation areas with activity Interpretive Areas:Visitor Centers
Recreation areas with activity Visitor Centers:The Cradle of Forestry offers hands-on learning experiences in a forest environment.
Explore the Forest Discovery Center, join guided activities or go outside and walk the Biltmore Campus, Forest Festival or Discovery trails.