The Best Backpacking in Shady Valley
Looking for the best backpacking in Shady Valley? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Shady Valley. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top backpacking spots in and near Shady Valley
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Shady Valley, Tennessee
Rich Knob via Appalachian Trail
6.97 mi / 1188 ft gainRich Knob via Appalachian Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Shady Valley, Tennessee.Read more -
Elizabethton, Tennessee
Little Stoney Creek to Chestnut Flats
6.7 mi / 1575 ft gainLittle Stoney Creek to Chestnut Flats is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Elizabethton, Tennessee.Read more -
Damascus, Virginia
Beargap Trail to Appalachian Trail to Virginia Creeper Loop
10.77 mi / 1998 ft gainBeargap Trail to Appalachian Trail to Virginia Creeper Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Damascus, Virginia.Read more -
Whitetop, Virginia
Virginia Creeper National Recreational Trail
5.033.25 mi / 2139 ft gainVirginia Creeper National Recreational Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Whitetop, Virginia.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
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 -
Troutdale, Virginia
Hike the Appalachian Trail from Elk Garden to Buzzard Rock
5.06.6 mi / 1000 ft gainStarting at the Elk Garden Parking Area hike the Appalachian Trail south (do not cross the road, follow the trail from the parking area). Hike along the trail following the white blazes and at 2.4 miles you'll reach a campsite on your left. This is a great place to camp overnight if you decide to...Read more -
36.1774619949846,-82.01167345047, Tennessee
Appalachian Trail: 19E to Hump Mountain
10.2 mi / 3287 ft gainAppalachian Trail: 19E to Hump Mountain is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Roan Mountain, Tennessee.Read more -
Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
Mount Rogers Loop
5.015.6 mi / 1079 ft gainFor an awesome 2-3 day trip, start hiking at the Massie Gap trailhead, which can be reached from Grayson Highlands State Park. Take the Rhododendron Trail up the ridge to connect with the AT, keeping an eye out for wild ponies in the Massie Gap area as they like to hang out here. Some of these po...Read more -
Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
Backpack the Grayson Highlands
4.89.1 mi / 1549 ft gainSpanning roughly 4500 acres, located in a portion of Jefferson National Forest, looming under the highest peak in Virginia lies the Grayson Highlands. A part of Virginia’s State Parks system and a United States National Landmark, located in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, the Highlands are home to wil...Read more -
Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
Mount Rogers via Appalachian Trail
5.09.1 mi / 1549 ft gainFirst of all, who doesn't love wild ponies! There are tons of ponies here, and although they are wild, they are not afraid of people and you can get pretty close (just don't feed them!). Once you enter Grayson Highlands State Park, you will see a parking lot for Massie Gap a few miles in, par...Read more -
Seven Devils, North Carolina
Calloway Peak via Profile Trail
7.11 mi / 2493 ft gainCalloway Peak via Profile Trail is an out-and-back trail with waterfall views located near Banner Elk, North Carolina in Grandfather Mountain State Park.Read more -
Johnson City, Tennessee
Fork Knob, White Rock and The Noggin Loop
5.03.12 mi / 1220 ft gainFork Knob, White Rock and The Noggin Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Johnson City, Tennessee.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 -
Bakersville, North Carolina
Appalachian Trail: Carvers Gap to Yellow Mountain Barn
12.28 mi / 2720 ft gainAppalachian Trail: Carvers Gap to Yellow Mountain Barn is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Bakersville, North Carolina.Read more -
Bakersville, North Carolina
Grassy Ridge Bald in the Roan Highlands
5.04.84 mi / 932 ft gainOnce you've parked at Carver's Gap (5500'), the trailhead is pretty easy to find. Simply cross the highway and jump onto the Appalachian Trail, right on the border of North Carolina and Tennessee. Head north on the AT as you head through the Roan Mountain Balds. In the very beginning of the hike,...Read more