Mount Gilead, North Carolina

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  • Mount Gilead, North Carolina

    Dutchman's Creek Trail, Uwharrie NF

    3.8
    11.31 mi / 1407 ft gain
    This hike starts with mellow terrain changes allowing you to get a feel for the trail. For the first 5 miles you will have one or two steep inclines that take a toll on the calf muscles. The remaining 6 miles include a more difficult terrain including a section of the hike called Hallucination Hi...
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  • Asheboro, North Carolina

    Drive the Uwharrie Scenic Road

    This peaceful drive begins at the intersection of US 64 & NC 49 in Asheboro, North Carolina. Follow NC 49 along the the Carolina slate belt southwest toward Concord. Along this 50 mile drive, you'll take in amazing views of the Uwharrie National Forest, so have your camera ready!  
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  • Cheraw, South Carolina

    Paddle Lake Juniper

    Cheraw State Park kind of seems like an unexceptional place. It's got your typical small-park facilities: car camping, golf course, boat launch, tiny public beach. But row a boat (canoes and kayaks are available to rent) about 2 miles southwest of the visitors center and you'll find yourself padd...
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  • UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens, North Carolina

    Walk through The Botanical Gardens in Asheville

    0.5 mi
    Just a little under 2 miles away from downtown Asheville, NC, you'll find the beautiful Botanical Gardens. If you're looking for the perfect place to walk around, explore, and go at your own pace...look no further.  The entire wooded property is roughly 10 acres, but you can wander along the sho...
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  • Patrick, South Carolina

    Sugarloaf Mountain

    0.21 mi / 69 ft gain
    By all appearances, Sand Hills State Forest is well-maintained and seldom-used. This particular adventure refers to the Sugarloaf Mountain Recreation Area, but there's more of the forest to explore.  Sugarloaf mountain is a geographical oddity that provides a pleasant view of the scrub-pine fore...
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  • Kershaw, South Carolina

    Forty Acre Rock and Beaver Pond Loop

    3.2
    3.76 mi / 430 ft gain
    This 2,267 acre preserve is known for its hiking, birding, and a 14-acre granite flatrock with a variety of wildflowers to observe. This moderate hike will take you past the flatrock, as well as a small waterfall and pond. Start from the upper parking, where you'll follow Conservancy Rd for a sh...
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  • Kershaw, South Carolina

    Forty Acre Rock Loop

    1.82 mi / 187 ft gain
    This loop hike near Kershaw, SC is somewhat strenuous at some points, but altogether not too bad.  The scenery is beautiful with great views and a waterfall! Be sure to pack plenty of water if you hike on a hot day. 
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Camping and Lodging in Mount Gilead

Canebrake Horse Camp
Troy, North Carolina

Canebrake Horse Camp

Arrowhead Campground
Eldorado, North Carolina

Arrowhead Campground

Badin Lake Campground
Eldorado, North Carolina

Badin Lake Campground

Badin Lake Group Camp
New London, North Carolina

Badin Lake Group Camp

King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (Nc)
Troy, North Carolina

King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (Nc)

Getaway Asheboro
Asheboro, North Carolina

Getaway Asheboro

From $149 / night