Nantahala National Forest Custom Search   There's a pleasant 210-foot elevation difference to take pleasure in at the close by ski resort Sky Valley. Sky Valley receives 2 feet of great snow annually, and has 2 good ski lifts serving the 5 ski runs. 67% of the 16 acres of skiing area at Sky Valley is beginner and intermediate, pleasant for children and learners. 33% of the ski runs on the other hand are hard and pleasant for expert skiers. Ski down the 10 ski trails of Scaly Mountain; this ski resort has a height difference of 225 feet. Scaly Mountain has 4 different ski lifts and obtains on average     6 feet of good snow every year. 90% of the ski trails at Scaly Mountain are beginner and intermediate. Of the 12 acres of ski terrain 10% is black and red; there's something for everyone at Scaly Mountain. Man, is there a lot of enjoyable stuff to do in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visit Jones Creek if you're here at Nantahala National Forest. Mill Creek Country Club is a golf course in the vicinity of Nantahala National Forest, and a pleasant spree to Punch Bowl is a great way to spend an afternoon.     Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available in and near Nantahala National Forest.   Lakes in and near Nantahala National Forest Nantahala Lake, Macon County, 12 miles away Cliffside Lake, Macon County, 18 miles away Lake Burton, Rabun County, 20 miles away   Campgrounds in and near Nantahala National Forest Cartoogechaye Creek, Franklin, 0 miles away Pines RV Park and Cabins, Franklin, 3 miles away Rock Gap Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Otto, 3 miles away Long Branch Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Otto, 4 miles away Standing Indian, Otto, 4 miles away   Public Lands in and near Nantahala National Forest Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 32 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 69 miles away Black Rock Mountain State Park, Georgia, 14 miles away Moccasin Creek State Park, Georgia, 18 miles away Tallulah Gorge State Park, Georgia, 23 miles away   Hiking Trails in and near Nantahala National Forest Rufus Morgan Trail, Macon County , 4 miles away Wesser Creek Trail, Swain County , 11 miles away   Marinas in and near Nantahala National Forest Anchorage Marine, Clayton , 15 miles away Anchorage Boat Dock, Clayton , 16 miles away Chatuge Cove Marina, Hayesville , 19 miles away   Whitewater Rivers in and near Nantahala National Forest Nantahala River, Macon County , 4 miles away, Class II(III) - 4 miles long (Kimsey Creek to US 64) Nantahala River, Macon/Clay County , 5 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 12.74 miles long (Highway 64 to Nantahala Lake) Cartoogechaye River, Macon County , 7 miles away, Class II(III) - 2.75 miles long (Mount Hope Church to Louisa Chapel Road)   Hotels near Nantahala National Forest Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Franklin, Franklin , 7 miles away Rodeway Inn Franklin, Franklin , 9 miles away Comfort Inn Franklin, Franklin , 10 miles away Hampton Inn Franklin, Franklin , 10 miles away Mountain Valley Inn, Dillard , 12 miles away   Ski Areas near Nantahala National Forest Sky Valley, Georgia , 13 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 14 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs