Scenic views and hiking in Clyde, North Carolina

The Glamping Collective is a luxurious lodging institution located at 2504 Crabtree Mountain Road in Clyde, North Carolina, United States. Situated on a private mountaintop oasis spanning 160 acres, this glamping experience is just a short 20-minute drive west of Asheville and 60 minutes east of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Featured in Travel Leisure's The 50 Best Places to Go in 2023, The Glamping Collective offers stunning mountain views, a hot tub, private deck, fire table, and frameless shower. Accommodating up to 6 guests, the lodging also includes premium mountain views, a hot tub, and fire pit. Guests can enjoy a hike to the guest-only Sunset Summit for breathtaking views at sundown, cook out on onsite gas grills, or relax by communal fire pits to make new friends and create lasting memories.

Panther Creek Outfitters is a travel agency located at 63 Broken Wheel Road in Clyde, North Carolina. All ages and experience levels are welcome to enjoy scenic horseback rides in the beautiful Smokey Mountains. Children 5 and under can ride double with a guardian, with a weight limit of 250lb. Located near Maggie Valley, Cherokee, Sylva, Waynesville, and Asheville, North Carolina, we offer guided horseback rides starting at $55 for 1 hour, $75 for 1.5 hours, $90 for 2 hours, and $110 for 3 hours per rider. Children under 5 can ride double with a parent for $35, as long as the combined weight does not exceed 250lb.