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Scotsman Creek Falls
22 Apr 2019

Scotsman Creek Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, Hiking, North Carolina, Waterfalls | 0

Scotsman Creek Falls is a 55-foot waterfall near Cashiers, North Carolina. The creek flows into the Chattooga River downstream. Much like nearby Andrew Ramey Falls and Lower Bearwallow Falls, this is more of a bushwack than a trail. There are … Continued

north carolina
Whiteside Mountain Loop (2 miles)
8 Apr 2019

Whiteside Mountain Loop (2 miles)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, Loops, North Carolina, Trails | 0

Whiteside Mountain is a popular tourist attraction nestled between Cashiers and Highlands in North Carolina. The hike is comprised of a 2-mile loop and has scenic views at the top. There is a large gravel parking lot with privies and … Continued

cashiers, day hike, easy, family, Highlands, kids, loop, weekend
My Leg and the Linville Gorge, part 1
9 Nov 2018

My Leg and the Linville Gorge, part 1

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, North Carolina, Opinion, Trails | 3

I set out to backpack the 22-mile southern loop of the Linville Gorge the first weekend in November of 2018. Not only was it peak colors, but the fact that it was November meant that I didn’t have to worry … Continued

injury, survival
Cat Gap/Art Loeb/Butter Gap Loop (9.5 miles, 2 waterfalls)
22 Oct 2018

Cat Gap/Art Loeb/Butter Gap Loop (9.5 miles, 2 waterfalls)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Art Loeb Trail, Hiking, Loops, North Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 0

I have hiked this area pretty thoroughly. I’ve done the Art Loeb Trail in sections both ways and have thru-hiked it twice. Last time, I day-hiked it in 13 hours. I’ve done Cat Gap and John Rock. So imagine my … Continued

family, moderate, Pisgah National Forest, waterfalls, weekend
Shortoff Mountain
9 Jul 2018

Shortoff Mountain

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Backpacking, Hiking, North Carolina, Trails | 0

Shortoff Mountain is a 2883-foot summit on the rim of Linville Gorge in North Carolina. The 2.2-mile moderate hike from the Wolf Pit trailhead and parking area ascends 1321 feet, resulting in a 4.4-mile round trip. On the way up … Continued

family
Lower Bearwallow Falls
18 Jun 2018

Lower Bearwallow Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, North Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 0

Lower Bearwallow Falls is a 55-foot waterfall in Gorges State Park in North Carolina. When most people think of Gorges, they think of Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls. But there’s another parking area near Frozen Creek with trails that connect … Continued

day, falls, fun, hole, rosmon, swim, swimming, trip, waterfall, weekend
Standing Indian Mountain Loop (25 miles)
7 May 2018

Standing Indian Mountain Loop (25 miles)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Appalachian Trail, Backpacking, Hiking, Loops, North Carolina, Trails | 6

The Standing Indian Mountain Loop is a moderate 25-mile hike that mostly follows the Appalachian Trail (AT) as it makes a semi-circle around the Nantahala Basin. I usually avoid the AT in the warmer months, but I thought that early … Continued

beginner, easy, family, kids, moderate, overnight, summer, trip, vacation, weekend
Eastatoe Falls
29 Apr 2018

Eastatoe Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, Hiking, North Carolina, Waterfalls | 0

Eastatoe Falls is a 60-foot cascade waterfall on private property off Hwy 178 just south of Rosmon, NC. The landowners are very gracious to allow visitors to drop by the site. Please be respectful by visiting during daylight hours and … Continued

destination, easy, family, fun, summer, trip
Slick Rock Falls
26 Feb 2018

Slick Rock Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, Hiking, North Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 0

Slick Rock Falls is a 35-foot plunge waterfall below the south face of Looking Glass Rock on FS 475B, also known as Headwaters Road. You can see the falls from the gravel road, but you’ll need to walk up the … Continued

day trip, easy, falls, family, hiking
Appalachian Trail & Bartram Trail Loop (58 miles)
19 Feb 2018

Appalachian Trail & Bartram Trail Loop (58 miles)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Appalachian Trail, Backpacking, Hiking, Loops, North Carolina, Trails | 6

I spent most of January fighting off head and chest colds, so I wanted to get out in February and grind out some miles. I considered several trails, but the lack of car shuttling tipped the scales in favor of … Continued

fun, moderate, overnight, strenuous, trip, weekend

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