Kat Dellinger
Woman, wife, mother of 2 beautiful humans and 1 loyal pup, giver of anesthesia and lover of all things outside. I also like bourbon and have a dirty mouth.
Hike along Basin Creek in Doughton Park
Hays, North Carolina
5.0
11 mi
/ 1800 ft gain
A treasure in North Carolina that doesn't get as much attention as it should, Doughton Park has some of the best trails around. It is the largest park operated by the Blue Ridge Parkway and has over 30 miles of trails available.
The parking area for the Basin Creek Trail is small, but rarely crowded. Park across the street from the trail head in the gravel parking lot and follow the right trai...
Hike the Trombatore Trail to Blue Ridge Pastures
Fairview, North Carolina
5.0
5 mi
/ 1350 ft gain
Park along the road at Bearwallow Gap - this is also the parking area for Bearwallow Mountain. Starting at a little over 3600ft, the Trombatore Trail has been well marked by the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy with red blazes. Parts of the trail border private land, so pay attention to the signage. There is a small spring about 2 miles into the trail that you can filter water from if needed....
Rough Ridge via the Tanawha Trail from Beacon Heights
Linville, North Carolina
5.0
7.49 mi
/ 1280 ft gain
If you're feeling frisky, set your alarm for the early am and park at the Beacon Heights Parking area about 30 minutes before dawn. Put on your head lamp and hike the short trip to Beacon Heights, bask in the glory of the warm morning sun, then head back down and connect with the Tanawha Trail. As you leave Beacon Heights be sure to look up and see Grandfather Mountain smiling down on you - he'...
Hike the Elk Knob Summit Trail
Todd, North Carolina
5.0
3.8 mi
/ 1000 ft gain
There are no bathrooms at the trailhead, so if needed, drive a little past it to the park bathrooms on the left. Park at the summit trailhead and start your hike on the new gravel path. The trail gains 1000 ft in elevation in just under 2 miles so take your time if need be - and bring plenty of water if it's a hot day. There are a couple of benches for resting along the way and a beautiful sitt...
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