Collettsville, North Carolina
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Collettsville
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Purlear, North Carolina
The Lump Trail
4.00.27 mi / 82 ft gainThe Lump Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Purlear, North Carolina.Read more -
Roan Mountain, Tennessee
Hughes Gap to Roan High Bluff
10.92 mi / 2986 ft gainHughes Gap to Roan High Bluff is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Bakersville, North Carolina.Read more -
Hiddenite, United States
Hike The Hollow Rock Trail at Rocky Face Mountain
4.02.4 mi / 514 ft gainFrom the parking lot, head northwest to find the trailhead for Buzzard Roost Loop. Follow that and stay left to meet up with the Hollow Rock Trail. This is a moderate hike with great views of the park. Perfect for a quick escape with the family. For a quick and tasty bite after your hike, hit up ...Read more -
Burnsville, North Carolina
Roaring Fork Falls
1.31 mi / 249 ft gainPark at the work center but don't block the gate. Hike around the gate and head up the grassy and gravel road. Once you get to the creek a narrow path leads upstream to the base of the falls. gps: n35 46.101/ w82 11.713Read more -
Burnsville, North Carolina
Roaring Fork Falls
1.52 mi / 302 ft gainRoaring Fork Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Burnsville, North Carolina.Read more -
Old Fort, North Carolina
Green Knob Lookout Tower
4.80.76 mi / 292 ft gainGreen Knob Lookout Tower is an abandoned fire tower near Mt. Mitchell and located directly off the Blue Ridge Parkway. The tower boasts a full 360-degree, unobstructed view of Mt. Mitchell, Craggy Mountains, Table Rock, Grandfather Mountain, and the Parkway. Unlike most fire towers, this tower is...Read more -
Hampton, Tennessee
Appalachian Trail: Dennis Cove to US 19E
21.27 mi / 4843 ft gainAppalachian Trail: Dennis Cove to US 19E is a point-to-point trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Roan Mountain, Tennessee.Read more -
Hampton, Tennessee
Laurel Falls via Appalachian Trail
5.02.43 mi / 449 ft gainLaurel Falls via Appalachian Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Hampton, Tennessee.Read more -
Hampton, Tennessee
Appalachian Trail: Dennis Cove to Watauga Lake
8.08 mi / 1955 ft gainAppalachian Trail: Dennis Cove to Watauga Lake is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Hampton, Tennessee.Read more -
Hampton, Tennessee
Hike to Laurel Fork Falls
4.62.6 mi / 600 ft gainFrom Hampton, Tennessee, take US-321S for about 3.5 miles. Turn right onto Dennis Cove Road and travel for 4 miles on this steep and very curvy mountain road. The trailhead is where the Appalachian Trail (AT) crosses the road at a small gravel lot on the left. Take the AT north on the trail lea...Read more -
Hampton, Tennessee
Hike and Traverse the Cables to Dennis Cove Falls
5.03.2 mi / 300 ft gainThe Hike to Dennis Cove Falls includes three water crossings and passes several small waterfalls. Sturdy cables spanning the width of the water crossings provide a fun way of traversing the creek without wading. It is completely possible to wade through the creek while holding onto the cables for...Read more -
Burnsville, North Carolina
Backpack the Black Mountain Crest Trail
12 mi / 5390 ft gainThe Black Mountain Crest Trail is legendary among hikers in the southeast. It is the highest trail east of the Mississippi, as it traverses the summit of several peaks over 6,000 feet. It is also widely acknowledged as one of the premier hikes on the east coast. To whit, the trail immediately asc...Read more -
Creston, North Carolina
Three Top Mountain
4.2 mi / 1260 ft gainThree Top Mountain sits within the same vicinity of Elk Knob. The mountain gets its name from its three prominent rock projections at its peak. The highest point, unofficially named “Big Rock”, is at an elevation of 5020 feet. Prior to the originally named rock peak, you will arrive at Huckleb...Read more -
Burnsville, North Carolina
Deep Gap Trail at Mt. Mitchell State Park
5.08.24 mi / 2310 ft gainI personally find this trail to be more difficult and have more rewarding views than the Mt. Mitchell summit trail. The Deep Gap Trail starts near the Mount Mitchell summit and heads into a forest of spruce and balsam fir trees. The trail then climbs along the ridgeline to neighboring summits. E...Read more -
Burnsville, North Carolina
Mount Mitchell via the Old Mitchell Trail
5.03.74 mi / 1194 ft gainAfter arriving in the park off of the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway, park at the first parking lot you encounter on the righthand side of the road. There is a visitor's center there where you can inquire about the park and pick up a park map. Once you do that walk outside and look to the left of t...Read more -
Unicoi, Tennessee
Red Fork Falls Trail
3.50.68 mi / 190 ft gainRed Fork Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Unicoi, Tennessee.Read more