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
The Little Tennessee River Greenway is a 6 mile out and back trail located in Franklin, North Carolina. The greenway meanders through wetlands, railroad cuts left behind by the Tallulah Falls Railroad, alongside pastures and through upland forest. Its surface is a mix of paved and non-paved (gravel) sections. The greenway includes plenty of benches, … Continue reading Little Tennessee River Greenway
The Swamp Rabbit Trail is a 22-mile multi-use (walking and bicycling) greenway that traverses along the Reedy River, an old railroad corridor and City parks to connect Travelers Rest with the City of Greenville, South Carolina (yes, it’s in the North Carolina listing – but it’s so close and so good). The best part for … Continue reading Swamp Rabbit Trail
Nice hiking loop on trails maintained by the Saratoga Mountain Bike Association (SMBA). Elevation gain is minimal making for a fairly easy walk, however some sections of trail are littered with large rocks potentially making it a moderate hike for some. The majority of this loop is on private land that adjoins the Daniels Road … Continue reading Carriage Trail
The Noland Creek Trail is in total a 18.5 mile out and back trail located near Bryson City, North Carolina that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options. Horses are also able to use this trail. I frequent hike for us in to … Continue reading Noland Creek Trail
8 miles max ride, 1hr 15min drive to City of Brevard Sports Complex starting point. Planned out this route for my family and friends as an easy intro to Pisgah without a ton of elevation. Everyone loved it with skills ranging from young and old beginners to experienced Youth NICA Athletes and coaches. Start at … Continue reading Pisgah Intro Trail
Lakeshore Trail (BMT) is a 9 mile less popular blue single track trail located near Fontana Dam North Carolina. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. 9.5 max ride, 40 min drive to Lakeshore Trail Trailhead, Lakeshore Trail, Bryson City, NC 28713 Continue reading Lakeshore Trail
Spectacular hike, the Art Loeb Trail from Shining Rock Wilderness to Black Balsam Knob. To get there head south on the Blue Ridge Parkway, look for milepost 421, that’s our spot! Pull into the gravel lot on the right. Trailhead’s marked with white blazes like the Appalachian Trail, starts easy through woods, then climbs two … Continue reading Art Loeb Trail – Shining Rock Wilderness to Black Balsam Knob
A great 5 mile hike, first check that hunting is on hiatus, we wouldn’t want to run into hunters. We will hike the trails at the Herky Huffman-Bull Creek WMA. There are over 23,000 acres in this preserve. We will be parking on an unmarked grassy knoll off of US-192 on the extreme northeast corner … Continue reading Bull Creek Cemetery Hike
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
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