Thompson Ridge Trail   Spending too much time indoors got you down? No problem, Thompson Ridge Trail in Transylvania County, North Carolina is such a great place. It's a long drive from Brevard to Thompson Ridge Trail but It's always fun to hike here. There are many hiking trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains where beautiful scenery awaits you. Hiking in North Carolina is such a great thing to do. Stay the night at Camp Carolina; there are plenty of folks from Penrose here at     Thompson Ridge Trail. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Blue Ridge Mountains. Take a side spree to Thompson Creek, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Buck Spring. Otter Hole is quite right next door to Thompson Ridge Trail, and hey, Poplar Creek is a great local stream. Don’t forget to have a look at The Pink Beds if you're here at Thompson Ridge Trail. Looking Glass Creek is a perfect whitewater spot in the neighborhood of Thompson Ridge Trail, and Thompson Ridge Trail is a nice location to visit for more than one day, Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campgrounds is a nice location to camp nearby. Having a nice time at Thompson Ridge Trail is easy. If time allows, Blue Ridge   Parkway is a national park worth going to. If you don’t have a problem getting soaked, you can always go whitewater paddling on Pigeon River - East Fork. Don't leave Thompson Ridge Trail without visiting Pisgah National Forest; Grassy Lot Gap is nearby, and is a magnificent location. Be the first to review Thompson Ridge Trail SUBMIT INPUT     Map Map Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Thompson Ridge Trail.   Trails Near Thompson Ridge Trail: Art Loeb Trail, Transylvania County , 10 miles away   Campgrounds Near Thompson Ridge Trail: Mount Pisgah, Canton , 1 miles away Blue Ridge Motorcycle Campgrounds, Canton , 4 miles away White Pine Group, Brevard , 5 miles away Davidson River, Pisgah Forest , 6 miles away North Mills River, Horse Shoe , 7 miles away   Whitewater Near Thompson Ridge Trail: Looking Glass Creek, Transylvania County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 5 miles long (Along Highway 278) Pigeon River - East Fork, Haywood County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 8.7 miles long (Route 1887 Bridge to North Carolina Route 110 Bridge) Pigeon River - Big East Fork, Haywood County , 5 miles away, Class III-V - 2.7 miles long (3800 foot countour line to US Route 276 Bridge) Davidson River, Transylvania County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (FS Road 475 to Sycamore Flats) Pigeon River - Big East Fork, -blank- County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Blue Ridge Parkway to Highway 276)   Public Lands Near Thompson Ridge Trail: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 18 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 56 miles away Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina , 11 miles away Caesars Head State Park, South Carolina , 18 miles away Table Rock State Park, South Carolina , 20 miles away   Hotels Near Thompson Ridge Trail: Hampton Inn Brevard, Brevard , 7 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites BREVARD, Brevard , 7 miles away Days Inn Asheville West, Candler , 9 miles away The Inn At Brevard, Brevard , 9 miles away Americas Best Value Inn Canton, Canton , 11 miles away   Lakes Near Thompson Ridge Trail Lake Powhatan, Buncombe County , 10 miles away Enka Lake, Buncombe County , 10 miles away Summit Camp Lake, Transylvania County , 16 miles away Beaver Lake, Buncombe County , 19 miles away Lake Toxaway, Transylvania County , 20 miles away