I finally got around to hiking the 4½ mile Coldspring Branch/Bill Kimball loop at Caesars Head. The western trails at Caesars Head (Raven Cliff Falls, Gum Gap, Dismal Loop, and the Foothills Trail connector) seem to get more attention than … Continued
I don’t know how I’ve never been to Panthertown Valley before. It is a truly unique part of Nantahala National Forest that features a pretty extensive trail system. Best of all, the pathways intersect frequently, allowing you to stitch several … Continued
After being pleasantly surprised by the stunning views at Big Bradley Falls near Saluda, North Carolina, I finally got around to hiking to Little Bradley Falls in the same area. As with Big Bradley Falls, the pathway seems to be … Continued
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
Hemlock Falls is a trail and waterfall located near Lake Burton in northeast Georgia. It is on Moccasin Creek in the Chattahoochee National Forest. I dropped by to break up the drive from Greenville, SC, to Nashville, TN. The trail … Continued
Pink Beds is a fun little recreation and picnic area in Pisgah National Forest. The parking lot is just past Cradle of Forestry heading northwest on US 276. It’s around four miles south of the Blue Ridge Parkway, about halfway … Continued
Lots of people are passionate about their water filtration systems. It seems like an odd thing to hang your hat on, but whatever floats your boat. This is what I care about in order of importance when it comes to … Continued
Cat Gap Loop is a well-populated hiking trail in Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, North Carolina. I dropped by the Sunday before Labor Day thinking that most tourists would be at one of the more popular trails in the area. … Continued
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
I don’t know how I’ve never been to Gorges State Park before. It’s just across the South Carolina state line in western North Carolina. It’s a great park with an impressive welcome center. There are lots of activities in the … Continued