Tuckasegee, North Carolina
Top Spots in and near Tuckasegee
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Gatlinburg, Tennessee
You will find the trailhead to this gravel path just to the left of the Sugarlands Visitor Center. The easy walk along Fighting Creek is scenic and tends not to be crowded, either.
At the end of the hike you will find a beautiful 25-foot waterfall. Please refrain from climbing on or around the f...
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Del Rio, Tennessee
5.0
1.51 mi
/ 315 ft gain
Max Patch Mountain was once cleared for pasture land, leaving an expansive flat summit that now serves as the ideal location for a picnic hike, flying a kite, or laying in the sun surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains. With little elevation gain and a short distance it is also very family (and ...
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Hartford, Tennessee
The Pigeon River is a dam controlled river that winds its way through North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee just outside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The river provides beautiful views as one paddles along via raft or kayak.
Cutting through portions of the Pisgah and Cherokee National For...
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Sevierville, Tennessee
4.3
2.45 mi
/ 314 ft gain
This straightforward, yet scenic hike follows a paved trail to the falls, which is among the most popular in the park.
This trail can be especially crowded during the summer, so be sure to arrive early. Keep an eye out for a few steep drop-offs on either side of the trail along the way. There ha...
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Asheville, North Carolina
Close to downtown and in between several bed and breakfasts in Montford, NC, you'll find Montford Park. Though you may not expect it, the park boasts a couple of tennis courts, a basketball court, and some green space for picnicking, relaxing with friends, or getting lost in a good book.
People...
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Upper Tremont Road, Tennessee
4.5
7.21 mi
/ 1140 ft gain
One of the best trails in the Smokies is the Middle Prong Trail. The trail passes three major waterfalls, in addition to numerous smaller falls, cataracts and cascades.
Once you've parked, you'll start at the trail head and immediately see your first cascade. From the trailhead hikers will cro...
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Asheville, North Carolina
If you're in Asheville, it'll be quite difficult to miss out on going to or at least hearing about Pack Square Park. The park is bustling with activity as it's a common, middle ground place for people to meet up, to take a lunch break, or to catch some rays of sun on a warm day. It's also a commo...
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Long Creek, South Carolina
These waterfalls are absolutely beautiful during the summer greenery and fall foliage, but open to access year around.Driving Directions: From Westminister, follow US 76 West for 11.8 miles and turn left onto Brasstown Road. Follow this road 4.1 miles to FS 751. (The pavement ends in 2.6 miles.) ...
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Clarkesville, Georgia
Lake Burton is, in my opinion, Georgia's most scenic large lake. It is completely surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and has some of the clearest water in the state. Moccasin Creek State Park is a great launching point for all of your paddling adventures, whether you own your own vessel or ...
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Asheville, North Carolina
The Martin Luther King Jr Park includes a large multi-purpose field as well as a playground that's great for kids. It's the perfect place to go solo to clear your head and chill with a book or with family and friends for an outdoor game.
Right at the entrance to the Park stands a statue of Mart...
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Tallulah Falls, Georgia
Tallulah Gorge is a must-see feature of Georgia. Campers can lay low and experience the gorge from its floor, engaging in river activities such as kayaking or swimming. Those seeking a thrill can hike the rim trails of the gorge, and even cross an 80' high suspension bridge. (Hikers who may be fe...
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Tallulah Falls, Georgia
4.4
1.85 mi
/ 564 ft gain
The trail is located in Tallulah Gorge State Park which is about 1 ½ hours northeast of Atlanta, off of Highway 441. There is a $5 per car entry fee into the park and they prefer the use of cash. From there, follow the signs to the Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center, where there is parking and pl...
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Del Rio, Tennessee
3.0
14.06 mi
/ 2966 ft gain
Make a weekend trip from Max Patch to Hot Springs N.C., and be sure to soak in the natural hot springs at the old inn after your hike! This is an incredible, relatively easy hike with the reward at the end being hot springs on the French Broad River. You can break this up however you like, this i...
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Fontana Dam, North Carolina
5.0
8.84 mi
/ 2605 ft gain
Your Shuckstack adventure starts at the Fontana Dam outside of Bryson City, NC. As the highest dam East of the Rocky Mountains, it's a sight on its own. This will be your last chance to fill up water bottles and use the restroom so take advantage.
You can leave on foot from the dam and continue ...
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Townsend, Tennessee
4.8
1.64 mi
/ 495 ft gain
To get to Spruce Flats Falls, you will want to drive down 2.2 miles down the scenic Tremont Road to the Great Smoky Mountains Institute and park in the visitor center parking area. You will then want to ascend up the gravel road past the sign that says restricted to unrestricted traffic (meaning ...
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