Morganton
Top Adventures in Morganton
Hike to High Shoals Falls
4.5
2.7 mi
From the Jacob Fork parking area in South Mountains State Park, it is a short 1 mile walk over the Jacob River to the High Shoals Waterfall (80'). If you choose to continue past the observation deck, High Shoals Falls Trail (blue circle) climbs up...
Backpack to Sawtooth Campground in South Mountains SP
8.5 mi
/ 1500 ft gain
This 8.5-mile total trip will take you through the highlights of South Mountains State Park with an overnight stay in one of the drier campsites.
You'll start with a 2.7 mile loop that you can do sans packs before picking up with a 3-mile each wa...
Hiking the South Mountains' Jacob Fork
4.0
The journey begins at the Cicero Branch Parking Area along South Mountain Road, following Jacob Fork River Trail. The trail runs along the Fork before ascending Chestnut Knob. After completing the trail, you will find yourself on the highest peak ...
Explore Lake James State Park
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 go...
Morganton camping, hotels, and more
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...
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
Blue Ridge Parkway
Julian Price Campground
Overview
Located along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway in the lush green expanses of North Carolina, the Julian Price Campground is a top d...
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 ...
