Pink Beds

Centered below Mount Pisgah near Brevard, North Carolina, is a lush area of cove forests and streams known as the Pink Beds, named for the profusion of pink wildflowers that grow here in the spring, including mountain laurel and rhododendron.

The Pink Beds area offers excellent hiking and is especially appealing to naturalists, as the relatively flat valley sustains some very large pine trees and rare mountain bogs. An easy loop trail begins on the left side of the parking area.

The elevation of the Pink Beds ranges from 2,000 feet to 6,410 feet at Richland Balsam Mountain. The surrounding area is ideal for other types of recreation as well, including camping, fishing, horseback riding, and swimming.

Visitors may also enjoy a visit to the Cradle of Forestry Historic Site, adjacent to the Pink Beds Loop trail.

Pink Beds Hours of Operation
N/A

Pink Beds Admission Fees
$3 per day parking fee.
*Prices are subject to change without notice & from what is listed on this website.

Pink Beds Location
From Asheville, take the Parkway south to the intersection with route 276 (milepost 412). Take 276 south for 4 miles and look for the picnic area entrance on the left.

Transylvania County Tourism Development Authority
35 West Main Street
Brevard, North Carolina 28712
800-648-4523
http://www.visitwaterfalls.com

US Forest Service
Pisgah District
1001 Pisgah Highway
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
(704)-877-3265
www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/index.htm

The Cradle of Forestry Historic Site
Near Brevard, NC
Open daily - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm April 16 – Nov. 6, 2005
828-877-3130
www.cradleofforestry.com