Big Bald Tours

Photo by Michael Hawkins
Photo by Michael Hawkins
Photo by Michael Hawkins
Photo by Michael Hawkins
Photo by Michael Hawkins
Photo by Michael Hawkins
Photo by Michael Hawkins
Photo by Michael Hawkins
Set yourself a challenge and climb up Big Bald. Awe-inspiring vistas and a great sense of achievement will be the payoff!

Big Bald is free to visit, so you can give your bank card a well-earned rest. Once you've seen all you can at this steep landmass in the rural residential community of Wolf Laurel, take a look at nearby Wolf Ridge Ski Resort, Sams Gap and Wolf Laurel Stables as well.

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Hilton Garden Inn Asheville Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Asheville Downtown

3 out of 5
Downtown Asheville
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$550
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Nov 7 - Nov 11
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Asheville (AVL)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (856 reviews)
Walking distance to downtown was very convenient.

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

The Embers Hotel

The Embers Hotel

4 out of 5
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$997
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Oct 8 - Oct 12
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Minneapolis (MSP) to Asheville (AVL)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (138 reviews)
Brand new property with a super convenient location.

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Grand Bohemian Lodge Asheville, Autograph Collection®

Grand Bohemian Lodge Asheville, Autograph Collection®

4.5 out of 5
Biltmore Village
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Price was $1,503, price is now $1,018 per person
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Nov 7 - Nov 11
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Asheville (AVL)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (870 reviews)
My wife and I loved this hotel. Right at the front entrance to Biltmore which is why we came to Asheville. Staff were nice and professional. The food there was excellent. We really enjoyed the room. We will stay here again.

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

Popular places to visit

Beautiful and very much isolated. This is one of 5 other waterfalls located in the park. Majority of these falls are located off "ninja" trails. Trails that are not so noticeable at first or second glance.

Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park

You can take time to visit Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park during your travels to Flag Pond.

Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park

Hatley Pointe Ski Resort

4/5(40 reviews)

Hit the slopes in Mars Hill with a visit to Hatley Pointe Ski Resort. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area, or seek out the hiking trails.

Hatley Pointe Ski Resort

Sams Gap

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sams Gap during your travels in Flag Pond.

Sams Gap

Appalachian Trail Sams Gap Trailhead

You can take time to visit Appalachian Trail Sams Gap Trailhead during your travels to Mars Hill. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the hiking trails.

Appalachian Trail Sams Gap Trailhead

Upper Laurel Community Center Park

Explore the great outdoors at Upper Laurel Community Center Park, a lovely green space in Mars Hill. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the hiking trails.

Upper Laurel Community Center Park

Cane River Park

Explore the great outdoors at Cane River Park, a lovely green space in Burnsville. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Cane River Park

Best Lodging Options Near Big Bald

Wolf Laurel Cabin near Big Bald. Hike the Appalachian Trail. Long Range Views.

Wolf Laurel Cabin near Big Bald. Hike the Appalachian Trail. Long Range Views.

Mars Hill
Wolf Laurel Cabin near Big Bald. Hike the Appalachian Trail. Long Range Views.
Luxury cabin located at 5000 ft STUNNING views & minutes from A.T. & ski slopes.

Luxury cabin located at 5000 ft STUNNING views & minutes from A.T. & ski slopes.

Mars Hill
Luxury cabin located at 5000 ft STUNNING views & minutes from A.T. & ski slopes.
Enjoy this 100+ year old cabin in the gated Wolf Laurel Resort community.

Enjoy this 100+ year old cabin in the gated Wolf Laurel Resort community.

MARS HILL
Enjoy this 100+ year old cabin in the gated Wolf Laurel Resort community.
Mountain View Getaway

Mountain View Getaway

Mars Hill
Mountain View Getaway
Wolf Laurel Mountain Escape: Cozy Cabin, Fireplace, near Hatley Pointe, Secluded

Wolf Laurel Mountain Escape: Cozy Cabin, Fireplace, near Hatley Pointe, Secluded

Mars Hill
Wolf Laurel Mountain Escape: Cozy Cabin, Fireplace, near Hatley Pointe, Secluded
Cozy Cabin, Newly Updated, Mtn Views, Hot Tub, Hiking, Mountain Biking

Cozy Cabin, Newly Updated, Mtn Views, Hot Tub, Hiking, Mountain Biking

Mars Hill
Cozy Cabin, Newly Updated, Mtn Views, Hot Tub, Hiking, Mountain Biking
Mountain Top Cabin in Wolf Laurel, just North of Asheville

Mountain Top Cabin in Wolf Laurel, just North of Asheville

Mars Hill
Mountain Top Cabin in Wolf Laurel, just North of Asheville
Bald Mountain House Inn at the Wolf Laurel Resort

Bald Mountain House Inn at the Wolf Laurel Resort

3 out of 5
85 Woodfern Lane, Mars Hill, NC
Bald Mountain House Inn at the Wolf Laurel Resort
Epic Home Sleeps 20-Basketball Court-Hot Tub-Sauna

Epic Home Sleeps 20-Basketball Court-Hot Tub-Sauna

Mars Hill
Epic Home Sleeps 20-Basketball Court-Hot Tub-Sauna
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