Ashe County Recreation

For those who prefer an active vacation, Ashe County and the surrounding High Country have a great deal to offer. The North Carolina Mountains are famous for miles of off-road Horse Back Riding Trails, Mountain Bike Trails, and hearty Road Cycling as featured in the Brutal 100 annual bicycle event.

 

The Appalachian Trail, the Virginia Creeper Trail, and area State Parks are just a few of the many great destinations for pure outdoor fun. Mount Jefferson State Natural Area covers over 500 acres of natural beauty. Mount Jefferson rises 1,600 feet above the surrounding lands, with settings excellent for the perfect picnic, and just the right amount trails along the highest elevations where you can take in the hard-to-beat views.

 

Try Fly Fishing and catch a trout, or float the New River in a Canoe, Kayak or Inner Tube. With the historic New River meandering throughout Ashe County, you're sure to find a water adventure around every curve. Don't forget to visit New River Outfitters, Zaloo's Canoes, or Appalachian Adventures for your own New River experience. Or if rest is what you're after, relax on the deck of a NC Vacation Rental Cabin and enjoy the long range views. Take a soothing drive down our back roads, or enjoy the many spectacular summit vistas from the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway.