Shady Valley, Tennessee
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Shady Valley
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Purlear, North Carolina
Cascades Trail
5.00.86 mi / 220 ft gainCascades Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Deep Gap, North Carolina.Read more -
Linville, North Carolina
Hike the Flat Rock Trail (NC)
5.00.6 miFlat Rock Trail is located off the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 308. There is a pull-off from the Parkway with a sign designating the location. There are several picnic tables around the pull-off, but I would recommend taking your lunch up to Flat Rock. The wide, clear trail is practically flat...Read more -
Marion, Virginia
Hike Molly's Knob
5.03.4 mi / 1100 ft gainThe parking lot is located on the east side of the lake, just before the group lodge on Lake Drive. The Molly’s Knob trail begins just uphill on the right and is marked by white blazes. You can also take an alternate route and follow the Lake Loop Trail (located to the left of the parking area)...Read more -
Unicoi, Tennessee
Camp at Unaka Mountain Overlook
4.00.1 miUnaka Mountain Overlook is one of the highest locations in the Cherokee National Forest. Easily accessibly by vehicle, the overlook towers over the surrounding mountains, including Beauty Spot Gap, and is an ideal spot to camp overnight. Take Rock Creek Road until you meet the border of North Car...Read more -
Marion, Virginia
Hike the Lake Trail Loop at Hungry Mother SP
6 mi / 800 ft gainHungry Mother State Park is located in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains in Southern Virginia. Located inside the state park is the Lake Trail Loop that winds itself around the man-made reservoir and the park. Hikers can access the trail in numerous locations throughout the park but the easies...Read more -
Purlear, North Carolina
The Lump Trail
4.00.27 mi / 82 ft gainThe Lump Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Purlear, North Carolina.Read more -
Unicoi, Tennessee
Appalachian Trail: Beauty Spot to Unaka Mountain
5.06.35 mi / 1654 ft gainAppalachian Trail: Beauty Spot to Unaka Mountain is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Green Mountain, North Carolina.Read more -
Green Mountain, North Carolina
Hike to Beauty Spot Gap
5.02.13 mi / 1277 ft gainBeauty Spot Gap is located on the Appalachian Trail on the border of North Carolina and Tennessee. The bald offers a panoramic view of Cherokee National Forest and the city of Erwin. This is a popular destination for hikers of the AT to set up camp and watch the sunset. From the Tennessee side, t...Read more -
Collettsville, North Carolina
South Harper Creek Falls
5.03.46 mi / 564 ft gainSouth Harper Creek Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Collettsville, North Carolina.Read more -
Green Mountain, North Carolina
Appalachian Trail: Indian Grave Gap to Chestoa
4.08.05 mi / 1165 ft gainAppalachian Trail: Indian Grave Gap to Chestoa is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Unicoi, Tennessee.Read more -
Kingsport, Tennessee
Bays Mountain Trail Loop
5.06.01 mi / 728 ft gainBays Mountain Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Kingsport, Tennessee.Read more -
Kingsport, Tennessee
Bay's Mountain Firetower
4.83.67 mi / 768 ft gainBay's Mountain Firetower overlooks the city of Kingsport, the South Fork Holston River, and the surrounding Tennessee mountains. Part of Bay's Mountain State Park, this is the most popular hike of the 25 miles of trails. The hike to the fire tower passes the Kingsport Reservoir which is essential...Read more -
Kingsport, Tennessee
Bays Mountain Reservoir Trail
5.02.8 mi / 469 ft gainBays Mountain Reservoir Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Kingsport, Tennessee.Read more -
Erwin, Tennessee
Martin's Creek Falls
3.02.06 mi / 522 ft gainMartin's Creek Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Erwin, Tennessee.Read more -
Kingsport, Tennessee
Bays Mountain Fire Tower Loop
5.04.79 mi / 879 ft gainBays Mountain Fire Tower Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Kingsport, Tennessee.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