Recreation within the experimental forest has become popular for many locals and visitors to Western North Carolina.
Visitors enjoy hiking, hunting, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
The recreation area is managed and maintained by the Pisgah National Forest . Many visitors also enjoy the North Carolina Arboretum , also located within the boundaries of the experimental forest. On-site educational tours and programs for the experimental forest are available with a reservation. We cannot guarantee the relevance, timeliness, or accuracy of the materials provided by other agencies or organizations. This page was last updated March 22, 2001.