Sky Top Orchard — Apple Picking & Peach Picking in Flat Rock, NC
Flat Rock, NC · Peak August, September, October and November
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Blue Ridge overlook with wagon rides, apple cider donuts, and heirloom apple picking from August through fall weekends.
Sky Top Orchard sits at 2,200 feet elevation on Pinnacle Mountain in Flat Rock, North Carolina — about 30 minutes south of Asheville — with sweeping Blue Ridge views from the orchard rows and a deliberately weekend-only (Friday-Sunday) seasonal operation from August through fall. The marquee draws are the apple cider donuts (made fresh on weekend mornings), the wagon rides through the orchard, and the petting zoo. Crowded on weekend afternoons in October peak; better visited weekday afternoons in September or early-Friday mornings on weekends.
What to expect
Drive Highway 25 south from Hendersonville, NC. The orchard is signed off Pinnacle Mountain Road. Open Friday-Sunday only during season (mid-August through early November). Free parking on weekends; pick-your-own apples in the orchard rows. Cider donuts are the iconic snack — buy fresh in the morning. Wagon rides ($5-10) circulate through the orchard. Pair with downtown Hendersonville (15 minutes), Carl Sandburg Home NHS (10 minutes), or DuPont State Forest waterfalls.
What to bring
- Choose a sturdy tote or backpack so you can keep both hands free on ladders.
- Twist apples upward instead of pulling to protect next week’s crop.
- Plan for temperature swings on the ridge—layers beat bulky coats.
Hours
Mon
Closed (seasonal)
Tue
Closed (seasonal)
Wed
Closed (seasonal)
Thu
Closed (seasonal)
Fri
10am-6pm
Sat
9am-6pm
Sun
9am-6pm
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