John Rock
I’ve been meaning to hike to the top of John Rock for a while. It’s a side trail in the middle of Cat Gap Loop, which I hiked a couple of months ago. This was purely impulsive. I realized on … Continued
Twin Falls Loop (Pisgah National Forest, 6.5 miles)
The Twin Falls area (not to be confused with Twin Falls in Pickens County, SC) features two 100-foot waterfalls that are very close to one another. The falls are in a well trafficked (but somewhat confusing) trail system in Pisgah … Continued
Daniel Ridge Falls Loop (4.5 miles)
Daniel Ridge Loop is one of the more enjoyable trails I’ve hiked in a while. The hike is in Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, North Carolina. It didn’t hurt that the temperature dropped into the mid-60s, which is rare for … Continued
Big Bradley Falls
Big Bradley Falls was a pleasant surprise. I hadn’t planned to hike, but I found myself awake very early on a Sunday morning. I figured that I could try to beat the heat by getting out there early. In truth, … Continued
King Creek Falls
King Creek Falls is one of many waterfalls in the Oconee district of Sumter National Forest. It’s off of highway 107 near the intersection of GA, NC, and SC, and is a tributary of the Chattooga River. The whole area … Continued
Catawba Falls
Catawba Falls is a fun, family-friendly nature area about 25 miles east of Asheville, NC. There is ample public parking in a gravel lot that features a privy. That means no sinks or soap, so bring some hand sanitizer. The … Continued
Graveyard Fields
Graveyard Fields is one of the most popular attractions along the North Carolina stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway. It’s in the Pisgah National Forest just below Black Balsam Knob Mountain and about seven miles north of Frying Pan Mountain … Continued
Black Balsam Knob Mountain
Black Balsam Knob Mountain might be my favorite spot on my usual stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway. It’s in Pisgah National Forest just above Graveyard Fields, and about ten miles north of Frying Pan Mountain Lookout Tower. It’s also … Continued
Linville Gorge Wilderness Falls
The waterfalls in the Linville Gorge Wilderness in Marion, NC, are pretty impressive. There’s plenty of signage so you can’t miss the entry to the park. The road is pretty rough, but it doesn’t require a 4×4. The parking area … Continued