When it comes to hiking in WNC, the choices can seem endless. Here are five of our favorites to help you narrow it down.

A staircase meets the road near the top of the gushing falls ... State Recreational Forest between Brevard and Hendersonville, NC. (Photo: Hillary Speed /AP) Swimming is permitted at many of the ...

Both trails are operated by Hendersonville-based nonprofit ... Do not swim or wade upstream near a waterfall. Watch for slick rocks around waterfalls. Do not jump off waterfalls or dive into ...

Observe all posted signs leading to waterfall areas. Do not swim or wade upstream near a waterfall. Watch for slick rocks around waterfalls. Do not jump off waterfalls or dive into pools.