Todd, North Carolina
Top Spots in and near Todd
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Sparta, North Carolina
Hike the Bluff Mountain Trail
1.8 mi / 270 ft gainBefore you head out, check the status of the Blue Ridge Parkway (it periodically closes during the winter). The entire Bluff Mountain Trail is a 7.1 mile trail that traverses the Doughton Park Area along the Blue Ridge Parkway. To do this particular hike, park at the bathrooms in the Doughton P...Read more -
Hays, North Carolina
Hike along Basin Creek in Doughton Park
5.011 mi / 1800 ft gainA treasure in North Carolina that doesn't get as much attention as it should, Doughton Park has some of the best trails around. It is the largest park operated by the Blue Ridge Parkway and has over 30 miles of trails available. The parking area for the Basin Creek Trail is small, but rarely cro...Read more -
Elizabethton, Tennessee
Climb at Blue Hole Falls
3.70.1 mi / 0 ft gainFrom TN 91, turn onto Panhandle Road. Follow Panhandle for 1 mile and park in the parking lot to the left. Waterfall Follow the path to your right downwards until you encounter wooden stairs. The main waterfall will be to your right less than .1 mile from the parking lot. There are two other wat...Read more -
Newland, North Carolina
Big Hump Mountain via the Appalachian Trail
4.57.83 mi / 2021 ft gainTowering over Little Hump Mountain, Big Hump Mountain offers one of the clearest views on the Appalachian Trail. Big Hump Mountain is located in the Roan Highlands North of Bradley Gap. This peak is not as traveled as other popular hikes in the area despite its massive size because of the intense...Read more -
Newland, North Carolina
Hike to Bradley Gap along the Appalachian Trail
4.6 mi / 1339 ft gainBradley Gap rests along the Appalachian Trail overlooking North Carolina and Tennessee mountains. Part of the Roan Highlands, Bradley Gap can be accessed via Yellow Mountain Gap Trailhead. Follow the Roaring Fork Trail from the trailhead until you intersect the Appalachian Trail (White Blaze) app...Read more -
Elizabethton, Tennessee
Flint Mill Trail
5.02.44 mi / 1302 ft gainFlint Mill Trail is an approximately 2.4 mile out-and-back trail in the Cherokee National Forrest. The trailhead is located on Flatwoods Road in Elizabethton, TN. The trail has a rather steep incline and is considered challenging. There is a 1,264 foot altitude change from the base to the top . T...Read more -
Bristol, Tennessee
Little Oak Campground
4.0Little Oak is a campground in Sullivan County, TN in the Cherokee National Forrest. There are 69 campsites located in three separate sections of the campground. Each section has a vault toilet and there is a shower house for the whole campground. There is a host in each section to help ensure you...Read more -
Hampton, Tennessee
Appalachian Trail: Dennis Cove to US 19E
21.27 mi / 4843 ft gainAppalachian Trail: Dennis Cove to US 19E is a point-to-point trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Roan Mountain, Tennessee.Read more -
Hampton, Tennessee
Laurel Falls via Appalachian Trail
5.02.43 mi / 449 ft gainLaurel Falls via Appalachian Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Hampton, Tennessee.Read more -
Hampton, Tennessee
Appalachian Trail: Dennis Cove to Watauga Lake
8.08 mi / 1955 ft gainAppalachian Trail: Dennis Cove to Watauga Lake is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Hampton, Tennessee.Read more -
Hampton, Tennessee
Hike to Laurel Fork Falls
4.62.6 mi / 600 ft gainFrom Hampton, Tennessee, take US-321S for about 3.5 miles. Turn right onto Dennis Cove Road and travel for 4 miles on this steep and very curvy mountain road. The trailhead is where the Appalachian Trail (AT) crosses the road at a small gravel lot on the left. Take the AT north on the trail lea...Read more -
Hampton, Tennessee
Hike and Traverse the Cables to Dennis Cove Falls
5.03.2 mi / 300 ft gainThe Hike to Dennis Cove Falls includes three water crossings and passes several small waterfalls. Sturdy cables spanning the width of the water crossings provide a fun way of traversing the creek without wading. It is completely possible to wade through the creek while holding onto the cables for...Read more -
Elizabethton, Tennessee
Kayak at Wilbur dam
Great spot for kayaking! There is a small waterfall across the lake. The water is very still. Great for kayaking. The spot is somewhat hidden so not many people know about it. There are never many people there. It is a beautiful lake with amazing views. There is also a small picnic area in front ...Read more -
Newland, North Carolina
Linville Falls Trail
4.10.98 mi / 177 ft gainLinville falls is one of North Carolina's treasures and perhaps the most photographed water fall in the state. Bring the whole family out and explore the area surrounding the falls. There are about 4 total miles of trails meandering around and through the gorge and right up to the falls. There ar...Read more -
Morganton, North Carolina
Hawksbill Mountain Trail
4.91.87 mi / 633 ft gainHidden far above the beautiful Linville Gorge stands Hawksbill Mountain, among many other fantastic hikes. The roughly 1.7 mile hike from the dusty gravel parking lot is steep but worth every step. It took me about an hour to conquer with a few water bottle-guzzling stops. At the top, you are al...Read more -
Morganton, North Carolina
Photograph Hawksbill Mountain at Sunrise or Sunset
5.01.5 mi / 860 ft gainThe trail to the summit of Hawksbill begins on an unpaved road for the Pigsah National Forest. In about a half a mile the trail turns left just before reaching the Jonas Ridge Trail. This turn is an clearly marked turn with a sign for "Hawksbill Summit". The trail then becomes steeper and rocki...Read more