THIS IS COMING SOON Thru Whittier: VIEW IN GOOGLE MAPS :: https://goo.gl/maps/rpzF9dDs1sZHmavU7 Thru Franklin: VIEW IN GOOGLE MAPS :: https://goo.gl/maps/y5Q9iXRpfiCJMRXJ9 The Cowee Bald lookout tower was originally built in 1933, making it one of the oldest remaining towers in the state. Considering its age, the tower is in surprisingly good condition. Cowee Bald is the … Continue reading The Cowee Bald Lookout Tower
Welcome to the Bradley Fork Trail, it’s a 3.6 in and 3.6 out hike that keeps a gradual climb for its first 3 miles and gets a little steeper for the last 1 mile or so, as it twists around the Oconoluftee River. It’s considered an easy hike with only 680 feet of elevation gain. … Continue reading Bradley Fork Trail
Prospect Mountain is one of the most popular hikes in the Lake George Region at roughly three miles round trip. The trailhead is conveniently located in Lake George Village, and the summit features outstanding views of the lake and surrounding area. The Prospect Mountain trail begins on Smith Street in Lake George Village. From Exit … Continue reading Prospect Mountain Fireworks / Sunset Hike
Take Dupont Road from Crab Creek. Dupont becomes Staton Road but keep going for about 5 miles until you come to a T in the road. Turn right on Cascade Lake Road where the pavement becomes gravel. In just over 2 miles you’ll begin to hear the waterfall. Approach carefully and hike to the bottom … Continue reading Merry Falls
The snow and ice continues to linger on the trails, especially in shaded areas. They can be very slippery. Good boots and hiking poles suggested. Both trails will take us through a forested section that offers different hardwood species and rhododendron minus. The trail starts out up an old forest rd. to an open field. … Continue reading Cascade Trail and Pine Tree Trail Loop
Directions: From the intersection of US64 and NC281 south in the Lake Toxaway area, turn south on 281 and drive 3.6 miles (passing the entrance to Gorges State Park on the left) to Brewer Rd (SR1189) on the left. Take the left but don’t drive down Brewer Rd. Instead, park in the wide paved area … Continue reading Thompson River near Gorges State Park – Waterfall Day
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
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
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
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
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