Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
Top Spots in and near Lake Toxaway
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Gatlinburg, Tennessee
4.5
13.37 mi
/ 4255 ft gain
Begin at the Rainbow Falls trail parking lot. This is very popular area especially in the summer. If the parking area at the trail head is full there is additional parking located just past the main lot. From here the Rainbow Falls trail is just under 14 miles to the summit of Mount Leconte. Elev...
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35.675929,-83.485764
5.0
5.83 mi
/ 797 ft gain
This 6 mile drive is a great way to spend a scenic day in the Smokies. The road is open to cars only (no trucks or RVs) and runs one-way. There are no visitors centers after you head out, so be sure to bring everything you need along.
The drive begins at the historic Ogle farmstead, which is als...
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Hartford, Tennessee
The Pigeon River is a dam controlled river that winds its way through North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee just outside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The river provides beautiful views as one paddles along via raft or kayak.
Cutting through portions of the Pisgah and Cherokee National For...
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Hiawassee, Georgia
4.8
2.45 mi
/ 479 ft gain
Located just a few miles north of Helen, Georgia is this hidden gem. The road that leads up to the starting point of the hike is a bit tricky to find so make sure you have your GPS to help a little, its a gravel road that winds up the mountain for a about a mile.
The dirt trail winds down throug...
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