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    Top Spots in and near Great Smoky Mountains

    • Hiawassee, Georgia

      Bell Mountain

      0.13 mi / 24.93 ft gain
      Bell Mountain is an awesome place to experience for everyone of all abilities. Whether you're bringing a picnic lunch or looking to grab an awesome sunset, this is the place to be. Bell Mountain is located only 10-minutes (3.2 miles) right past the downtown area of Hiawassee, GA. Take US-76 E out...
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    • Brevard, North Carolina

      Moore Cove Falls

      4.3
      1.28 mi / 223 ft gain
      The hike relatively quick and has minimal elevation gain, making it a great hike for the family or a quick stop off if you're planning to do another hike in the same day. This part of the Pisgah National Forest is filled with scenic hikes. Once you've parked your car, cross over the stream via a...
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    • Clayton, Georgia

      Camp at Tallulah River Campground

      Tallulah River Campground is located in the Chattahoochee-Oconee national forest. It is just outside of Clayton, Georgia. The campground has about 15 spots that are big enough for a small to medium sized RV. Each camping spot also has a nice tent pad for a big tent. Most spots are also on the riv...
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    • Brevard, North Carolina

      Looking Glass Rock

      4.7
      5.43 mi / 1572 ft gain
      This is a really nice, moderately difficult hike along a cascading creek, up switchbacks, and through wildflower fields. A couple miles in, you'll reach a helipad that is used for rescuing injured rock climbers - Looking Glass Rock is a popular destination for world class climbing. There is a sma...
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    • Sapphire, North Carolina

      John's Jump Falls and DEW Falls

      4.0
      0.59 mi / 39 ft gain
      John's Jump Falls and DEW Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Sapphire, North Carolina.
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    • Brevard, North Carolina

      Looking Glass Falls

      4.3
      0.08 mi / 0 ft gain
      Looking Glass Rock located along the Blue Ridge Parkway (North) is one of the largest masses of granite in the Eastern US. It got it's name for the way the sunlight hits its rocky surface when wet, creating a shimmering, reflective, mirror-like effect. The views from this overlook are vast and cl...
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    • Tellico Plains, Tennessee

      Drive the Cherohala Skyway National Scenic Byway

      5.0
      The Cherohala Skway is one of the National Scenic byways in America it spans over 43 curvy miles from Tellico Planes, Tennessee to Robbinsville, North Carolina. On the Skyway there are many overlooks ranging elevations from 2000-5200 feet all have beautiful views and different view points. The pa...
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    • Knoxville, Tennessee

      Melton Hill Trails

      4.0
      1.46 mi / 98 ft gain
      The Melton Hill Trails in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, offer a variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking, biking, birding, fishing, and paddling. Located along the picturesque Melton Hill Lake, these trails provide scenic views and diverse terrains for outdoor enthusiasts. Hours of Oper...
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    • Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

      Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls in Gorges SP

      4.5
      3.91 mi / 778 ft gain
      Rainbow Falls is one of the most scenic waterfalls in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. The Horsepasture River swells in the rainy season, dumping a cascade of water 150 feet. The plume of mist at the bottom creates a distinct rainbow effect, giving the falls its name. Hike to Rainbow Falls ...
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    • Marshall, North Carolina

      Laurel River Trail

      5.0
      7.23 mi / 1447 ft gain
      Laurel River Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Marshall, North Carolina.
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    • Clayton, Georgia

      Hike the James E. Edmond trail to Lookoff Mountain Overlook

      4.0
      7.5 mi / 2378 ft gain
      Black Rock Mountain State Park is Georgia's highest elevation State Park.  It is adorned with several waterfalls, sweeping overlooks, blooming Rhododendron's, and plenty of miles of trail.  The James E. Edmond trail is the longest and by far most challenging hike in the park.  Its medium-long dis...
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    • Cashiers, North Carolina

      Explore Whitewater Falls

      4.0
      0.5 mi / 100 ft gain
      Whitewater Falls is the highest waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains with the upper falls alone dropping over 400 feet. The walk to the falls is very short and friendly for all ages and abilities - the path is paved so the falls are wheelchair accessible. The falls are beautiful in all seasons b...
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    • Maynardville, Tennessee

      Photograph the Maynardville Fire Tower

      3.5
      The maynardville fire tower is one that anyone can go too since you can drive straight to the base of it. From the base however there are about 100 steep stairs to the top. On the way up you will need to be extra careful because it is very old and was never built for safety. When you get to the t...
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    • Young Harris, Georgia

      Hike the Miller Trek

      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...
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    • Mountain Rest, South Carolina

      Hike along the Chattooga River to Spoonauger Falls

      1 mi / 100 ft gain
      Spoonauger falls housed in Sumter National Forest, received its name after the Spoonauger family which historically lived above the falls. From Walhalla SC, drive north on Highway 28 until it meets SC 107 (right under 10 miles). Take a slight right onto SC 107 and drive another 10 miles until yo...
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    • Mountain Rest, South Carolina

      King Creek Falls

      4.8
      1.45 mi / 256 ft gain
      The trail to Kings Creek begins behind the bulletin board in the Burrells Ford primitive campground parking lot. It is an easy .5 mile trail to the falls. The falls are only 70ft high but they are beautiful, there is an area to the side of the falls with some nice sitting rocks and the area under...
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