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Murphy River Walk
Murphy, North Carolina
3.53 mi
/ 194 ft gain
Murphy River Walk is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Murphy, North Carolina.
The Gobbler Loop
Murphy, North Carolina
6.18 mi
/ 1250 ft gain
The Gobbler Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Murphy, North Carolina.
Hike to Panther Top Fire Tower
Murphy, North Carolina
1.5 mi
/ 450 ft gain
The Panther Top fire tower is located in the Nantahala National Forest outside of Murphy, NC. To get there you get off of US 74 then turn onto panther top rd and continue till you see the signs for the tower. Once you get there the hike is about .75 there mostly up on the way to the top of the tower. The trail is an old road so it is very wide and smooth and uphill. When you get there the tower...
Nottely Reservoir Trail
Blairsville, Georgia
2.53 mi
/ 335 ft gain
Nottely Reservoir Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Blairsville, Georgia.
Hike the Miller Trek
Young Harris, Georgia
5.0
6.3 mi
/ 1325 ft gain
This is an awesome trek with views of both Young Harris and Hiawassee, GA! The trail starts from the parking area where there is the Miller Trek A-Frame (see photo for reference)! There are several different trails within the trail system on the mountain, but if you take 5 minutes to read the map at the entrance, you will quickly catch on. There are also maps posted at each trail intersection, ...
Hike Hooper Bald
Robbinsville, North Carolina
1 mi
/ 250 ft gain
Hooper bald is one of the highest points in Graham County so the views from the top can be spectacular year round.
The trail-head starts at mile marker 8 on the Cherohala Skyway. From the trail-head you start your accent on a semi-paved trail and walk about a half-mile before reaching the edge of the bald. From there you can walk around and enjoy the views of the bald.
If you continue walking...
Meeks Park to Union County Dog Park Loop
Blairsville, Georgia
4.56 mi
/ 440 ft gain
Meeks Park to Union County Dog Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Blairsville, Georgia.
Butternut Creek Loop
Blairsville, Georgia
0.68 mi
/ 46 ft gain
Butternut Creek Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Blairsville, Georgia.
Huckleberry Knob
Lake Santeetlah, North Carolina
4.8
1.77 mi
/ 295 ft gain
Huckleberry Knob is the highest point in the Cheoah Ranger District at 5,560 feet, and it offers expansive views of the surrounding Cherokee and Natahala National Forest.
The hike is 2.4 miles roundtrip and begins at the parking lot between mile 8 and 9 up an old dirt road. You will go up the dirt road for about half a mile till you reach Oak Knob. Once you reach Oak Knob, which offers decent ...
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Hayesville, North Carolina
Jackrabbit Mountain
Overview
Jackrabbit Mountain Campground offers scenic lakeside camping in the beautiful Nantahala National Forest of southwestern North C...
North River Road
Donley Cabin
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Donley Cabin is a primitive and historic structure in the heart of the Cherokee National Forest, offering visitors a glimpse of ...
North River Road
Mcnabb Creek Group
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McNabb Creek Group Campground is located on the North River in the Tellico River area. Fishing, swimming, hiking and hunting are...
Cheoah, North Carolina
Swan Cabin
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Nestled in a remote area of Nantahala National Forest, this primitive log cabin was built in 1931 by Frank Swan in a different l...
Morganton, Georgia
Morganton Point
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The Morganton Point Recreation Area is located in the Blue Ridge Ranger District, within the beautiful northeast Georgia mountai...
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