Green River hike along Pulliam Creek

7 miles in-and-out, Difficulty (1=effortless, 10=hard): 5. Good footing, few rock hops (use your poles), with gradual downhills to the river, then gradual uphills back to the trailhead. Drive to: Green River Cove Trailhead, 3770-3934, Green River Cove Rd, Saluda, NC 28773 Approximately 1 hr drive. Follow the Pulliam Creek Trail, then turn right on … Continue reading Green River hike along Pulliam Creek

Moses Creek Falls

Trailhead GPS Coordinates:  35.326913, -83.102060 Route Type:  Out-and-back             Difficulty:  MODERATE (at high water)  (easy dry) Mileage Hiked:  3.0 miles                 Hike Duration:  1:20 Trailhead Temp:  70’F                       Trail Traffic:  None! Min. Elevation:  2,720′                       Max. Elevation:  3,200′ Total Vertical Gain:  600′                   Avg. Elevation Gain / Mile:  400′ The route to Moses Creek Falls begins on the outside of a sharp right switchback … Continue reading Moses Creek Falls

Rough Butt Creek Falls

Trailhead GPS Coordinates:  35.325486, -83.040226 Route Type:  Out-and-back              Difficulty:  MODERATE (at high water)  (easy dry ) Mileage Hiked:  2.8 miles                  Hike Duration:  1:30 Trailhead Temp:  70’F                        Trail Traffic:  None! Min. Elevation:  2,720′                        Max. Elevation:  3,200′ Total Vertical Gain:  480′                   Avg. Elevation Gain / Mile:  343′ The hike to the falls begins at the intersection of Caney Fork … Continue reading Rough Butt Creek Falls

Bartram Trail: Wallace Branch to William’s Pulpit

This is part of Section 4 of the 100-mile N.C. Bartram Trail in Francklin, NC. It’s a steady gradual climb to the ridgelines and peaceful forests  with wildflowers along the trail in the Spring and Summer.  We’ll see our first cascading waterfall within 5 minutes of starting the hike and amazing views of the Mill Creek Country … Continue reading Bartram Trail: Wallace Branch to William’s Pulpit

Mount LeConte Hike by Alum Cave

It’s the second Highest peak in the Appalachians. 6 Miles UP starting from The trailhead, but first 3 miles to Alum Caves! Just past Alum Cave is Gracie’s Pulpit. This landmark is named after Gracie McNichol, who hiked to Mount LeConte on her 92nd birthday! At roughly 3 miles from the trailhead the pulpit marks … Continue reading Mount LeConte Hike by Alum Cave

Mount Pisgah Peak

We finally made the trip! All in all it was a short hike (just over a mile) to the summit, after a false start at the Pisgah Inn, Pam reminded me of a previous hike we’d done in May that actually passed by the trail head. We got on the same page, got back in the car and headed to the the far end of the Mount Pisgah Parking Area. Continue reading Mount Pisgah Peak

Max Patch Mountain & AT 5.1 Miles

At 4629 feet elevation, Max Patch is not the highest summit in its immediate vicinity, but this grassy bald is certainly one of the prettiest. Sitting just inside North Carolina along the boundary with Tennessee, the mountain is considered by some to be the “crown jewel of the Appalachian Trail”. 360-degree views and plenty of … Continue reading Max Patch Mountain & AT 5.1 Miles

Deep Creek Loop Hike

Directions to Trailhead:The trailhead for the Deep Creek Loop in the Great Smoky Mountains is located just north of Bryson City, North Carolina. To reach the trailhead from the intersection of Rt. 441 and Rt. 19 in Cherokee, drive 10 miles south on Route 19 to Everett Street in Bryson City. Turn right onto Everett … Continue reading Deep Creek Loop Hike

Sawmill Gap to Rocky Bald Ridge Hike

I credit Gail from the Nantahala Hiking Club group for helping me figure this one out! Basically, to get to the trailhead or Forest Road 7134, head toward Standing Indian campground, when you see the LBJ job corp sign turn right on Patton Road then immediately left after the gas station. Then take Wayah Bald … Continue reading Sawmill Gap to Rocky Bald Ridge Hike

Big East Fork Trail Pisgah

Pam and I decided to try a trail we’ve driven by many times but each time we were on route to a different hike. Needless to say, we’d never tried it until today. It’s called the Big East Fork Trail and it’s an 8 mile out and back trail located near Canton, North Carolina that … Continue reading Big East Fork Trail Pisgah