Appalachian Trail, Virginia
Top Spots in and near Appalachian Trail
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Johnson City, Tennessee
5.0
3.12 mi
/ 1220 ft gain
The Fork Knob and White Rock Loop in Johnson City, Tennessee, is a moderately challenging hiking trail that spans approximately 3.12 miles. The trail is marked by a variety of natural features, including a prominent rock formation known as White Rock, which offers panoramic views of the surroundi...
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Johnson City, Tennessee
5.0
0.65 mi
/ 223 ft gain
Sunset Point is an overlook located in Buffalo Mountain State Park. The trail is a short hike up along the White Rock loop trail then a short walk off the trail to get to the overlook. There is a clearing with a few benches that has wide open views to the west. The short hike up to the point shou...
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Colonial Heights, Tennessee
Patrick Henry Reservoir in Warriors Path State Park is a great location for kayaking, canoeing and stand up paddling. The reservoir is not always very clean, but it can still be very beautiful when you're on the water. In the Summer and Fall, the trees are beautiful to view. There is also a small...
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Johnson City, Tennessee
The Lone Oak to Tip Top Trail offers outdoor enthusiasts a challenging yet rewarding hiking experience in the scenic mountains of Johnson City, Tennessee. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about this captivating trail system.
Trail Overview
Located in the heart of No...
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Unicoi, Tennessee
3.5
0.68 mi
/ 190 ft gain
Red Fork Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Unicoi, Tennessee.
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Johnson City, Tennessee
Gray Quarry is a perfect destination for scuba diving in TN! The quarry is about 70 feet deep with ~3 acres of clear water. They have sunk a plane, bus, truck, firetruck, boat, seedoos, and more to the bottom. There is also a large variety of aquatic animals in the quarry. This is an awesome, loc...
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Unicoi, Tennessee
5.0
3.47 mi
/ 663 ft gain
Pinnacle Mountain hosts one of the nicest fire towers on the East Coast of the United States. The fire tower is relatively new, sturdy, and has a large 360 degree viewing area at the top. The tower overlooks the Downtown Johnson City area, Elizabethton, Erwin, and the rest of the Buffalo Mountain...
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Unicoi, Tennessee
5.0
8.81 mi
/ 2700 ft gain
Pinnacle Mountain is a long, grinding climb to the top. The singletrack winds up 1,500 feet of elevation for nearly 5 miles with few downhill sections. Once at the top, take a rest and climb the fire tower that overlooks the Downtown Johnson City area, Elizabethton, Erwin, and the rest of the Buf...
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Newland, North Carolina
4.1
0.98 mi
/ 177 ft gain
Linville 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...
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