NC, USA · 329 residents

FOREST HILLS

Excellent: great outdoor options in more than one sport close by.

★ In-depth guideFranklin, NCAppalachian Trail town on the Little Tennessee, with Wayah Bald, Tsali singletrack, Cullasaja Gorge waterfalls and Nantahala whitewater within an hour.
What's close

KNOWN FOR

The named spots closest to town for each of its best sports, with the distance from the town centre.

Hiking100
Kayaking77
Mountain Biking68
Climbing58
How Forest Hills gets to 82

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Four categories add up to the score. How the score works

ActivitiesStrong
  • Best activityExcellent
  • Second activityStrong
  • Third activityGood
  • VarietyStrong
  • Out the doorGood
Wild landExcellent
  • Public landExcellent
BasecampExcellent
  • Places to stayExcellent
  • CampingExcellent
  • FoodExcellent
  • KidsStrong
  • Rainy-day backupsExcellent
  • Outfitters and rentalsExcellent
  • Fuel and groceriesExcellent
Adventure townStrong
  • Visitor lodging per residentStrong
  • Outdoor businessesGood
Where they are

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