Fly Over Pisgah National Forest From Asheville
Helicopter flight over Pisgah National Forest and Looking Glass Rock
Duration
35 miles
Ideal For
3 people
Highlights
Fly from Asheville over the Pisgah National Forest and spot Looking Glass Rock along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Take in forest and mountain views as you loop back to the airport.
- Lift off from Scenic Helicopter Tours' Asheville office
- Fly over Pisgah National Forest and its mountain terrain
- Spot Looking Glass Rock from the air
- View stretches of the Blue Ridge Parkway
- Return by air to the airport
Things to know
Per-seat weight limit is 300 lbs, and combined group weight cannot exceed 550 lbs. Maximum 3 passengers per flight, and your reservation may have up to a 30-minute wait.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
FAQs
Check in at Scenic Helicopter Tours' Asheville Office, where your tour departs. It’s located in the Blue Signature Flight Support Building.
No. Your check-in time is your reservation time, and you do not need to arrive early.
All reservation times are subject to a 30-minute waiting period.
Meeting details
Asheville, NC
More about Pisgah National Forest
Pisgah National Forest unfolds beneath you like a green ocean on the Epic Blue Ridge Explorer Helicopter Tour, revealing more than 500,000 acres of ancient Appalachian wilderness from a vantage point few travelers ever experience. As one of the first national forests established in the United States, Pisgah National Forest carries a legacy of conservation that began with the Vanderbilt estate and the birth of American forestry. From the air, the scale becomes real: mist-draped ridgelines, hidden coves, tumbling waterfalls, and the deep folds of the Blue Ridge Mountains stretch in every direction, painting a portrait of the Southern Appalachians that maps and overlooks simply cannot capture.
The helicopter tour traces the dramatic terrain that makes Pisgah National Forest so beloved, lifting you above hardwood canopies that blaze with color in autumn and glow emerald in summer. You will glide near the high balds and rocky outcrops that define this stretch of the Blue Ridge, with sweeping views of waterfalls threading through the forest floor far below. The whisper of the rotor, the tilt of the cabin as the pilot banks toward another ridgeline, and the sudden reveal of a remote valley combine into a sensory rush that feels both peaceful and exhilarating. Unlike a scenic drive along the parkway, this aerial route compresses the grandeur of Pisgah National Forest into one unforgettable flight.
This experience is perfect for couples celebrating a special occasion, photographers chasing wide mountain panoramas, nature lovers who want a fresh perspective on the Southern Appalachians, and visitors short on time who still want to feel the full sweep of the region. Families with older children will find it thrilling, and travelers staying in Asheville will appreciate how quickly the helicopter delivers them into the heart of the wilderness. If you want a single moment that captures why the Blue Ridge inspires such devotion, soaring over Pisgah National Forest is the memory you will carry home.
