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Joseph McDowell Historical Catawba Greenway
Marion, North Carolina
3.44 mi
/ 302 ft gain
Joseph McDowell Historical Catawba Greenway is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Marion, North Carolina.
Drive the Scenic Lake Tahoma
Marion, North Carolina
This scenic drive is along NC 80 between a small town called Pleasant Gardens and Micaville. It can also be taken in the opposite direction depending on where you are driving from, but the main attraction is Lake Tahoma. Lake Tahoma is a private lake in the Western North Carolina Mountains, but there are ample photography opportunities from the road. With the calm waters and gorgeous trees, it...
Bald Mountain Loop To Catawba River
Marion, North Carolina
8.4 mi
/ 1532 ft gain
Bald Mountain Loop To Catawba River is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Marion, North Carolina.
Toms Creek Falls Trail
Marion, North Carolina
0.71 mi
/ 148 ft gain
Toms Creek Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Marion, North Carolina.
Hike to Tom's Creek Falls
Marion, North Carolina
5.0
0.75 mi
/ 10 ft gain
The hike to Tom's Creek Falls is a short but enjoyable hike right off the side of the road. The hike is on a wide and mostly flat gravel road that goes right up to the waterfall and a viewing platform that makes for a perfect place for pictures. This hike is a great hike for families and young kids. The road to get to the falls trailhead is a small gravel and paved road. There is no hiking to t...
Paddy's Creek Trail
Nebo, North Carolina
2.68 mi
/ 430 ft gain
Paddy's Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Glen Alpine, North Carolina.
Holly Discovery Nature Trail
Nebo, North Carolina
0.73 mi
/ 46 ft gain
Holly Discovery Nature Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Nebo, North Carolina.
Explore Lake James State Park
Nebo, North Carolina
The park has about 15 miles of trails with different levels of difficulties . Hiked the Lake Channel Trail along the lake with good views of the lake and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Hiked the Mill's creek trail which is nicely shaded and offers good views of the lake and the Linville Gorge area. Hiked the Sandy Cliffs overlook trail which has very good views of the lake. I was there during a to...
Yellow Fork Falls
Nebo, North Carolina
1.76 mi
/ 722 ft gain
Yellow Fork Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Nebo, North Carolina.
Places to stay
Old Fort, North Carolina
Curtis Creek Campground (Nc)
Overview
Curtis Creek Campground is nestled in the mountains at the base of the Blue Ridge just minutes from the quaint town of Old Fort ...
Burnsville, North Carolina
Briar Bottom Group Campground
Overview
Briar Bottom Group Campground is the perfect getaway for visitors to enjoy mountain scenery and easy access to hiking trails. Th...
Burnsville, North Carolina
Black Mountain Campground
Overview
Black Mountain Campground sits in the shadow of Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak in the eastern U.S. and borders the South Toe Riv...
Union Mills, North Carolina
Happy Tales Campsite
Happy Tales Campsite is located on the grounds of an incredible animal sanctuary nestled in the foothills of the spectacular Blue Ridge M...
From $108 / night
Burnsville, North Carolina
Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area
Overview
Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area sits in the scenic mountains of Pisgah National Forest. This is a great place for small to med...
Newland, North Carolina
Linville Falls Campground
Overview
Located in a dense pine canopy, within hiking distance of Linville Gorge and along the famous Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville Falls...
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