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Caesars Head Loop
20 Feb 2017

Caesars Head Loop

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

I think the hiking trails in the Mountain Bridge Wilderness compose the best trail system in all of South Carolina. There are many connectors allowing you to piece together loops of varying sizes. It’s my goal to hike every foot … Continued

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Gear Review—Marmot Kompressor Plus 20L Daypack
20 Jan 2017

Gear Review—Marmot Kompressor Plus 20L Daypack

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Gear, Hiking | 0

I bought the Marmot Kompressor Plus on a whim. I parked behind Mast General in downtown Asheville one day and decided to cut through the store. They were offering up to 25% off on 4 items, so I grabbed a … Continued

Advice, affordable, easy, fun, grab, light, review, ultralight, value, worth
Courthouse Falls
17 Jan 2017

Courthouse Falls

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

Courthouse Falls is a 40-foot plunge waterfall a few miles off Highway 215 in North Carolina. It gets its name by being on the backside of Devil’s Courthouse, a popular scenic overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway. View this post … Continued

asheville, blue ridge, easy, family, fun, Greenville, hiking, kids, parkway, trip
Cathedral Falls
16 Jan 2017

Cathedral Falls

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

Cathedral Falls is a unique waterfall just off Highway 215 in North Carolina. I usually don’t blog about locations that are on private property, but the landowners here welcome sightseers. The land is owned by Living Waters, a Christian Retreat … Continued

asheville, blue ridge, easy, family, fun, Greenville, hiking, kids, parkway, trip
Cataloochee Valley Loop (31.5 miles)
14 Jan 2017

Cataloochee Valley Loop (31.5 miles)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Backpacking, Hiking, Loops, Tennessee, Trails | 0

I’ve been meaning to visit the Cataloochee Valley in Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) for years. I tried to spend a weekend there in the fall of 2016, but wildfires resulted in temporary road and park closures. I’m not … Continued

asheville, easy, family, fun, Greenville, hiking, kids, trip
Silver Run Falls
10 Jan 2017

Silver Run Falls

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

Silver Run Falls is a 30-foot waterfall near Cashiers, North Carolina. I’m marking it as an attraction because there’s no real hiking necessary to access the lower falls and the swimming hole. You can park your car and follow the … Continued

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Hiker’s Peril Falls
9 Jan 2017

Hiker’s Peril Falls

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

Hiker’s Peril Falls is a 3-tiered waterfall just off the Foothills Trail in the Mountain Rest area of South Carolina. Park at the map point below. There are picnic tables and a privy in the parking area, so you can … Continued

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Chauga Narrows
8 Jan 2017

Chauga Narrows

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

Chauga Narrows is a tiered waterfall near Mountain Rest, South Carolina. In terms of effort and payoff, this is a great bargain. Simply park at or around the map point below. There is gravel pull-off parking on both sides of … Continued

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Cedar Rock Creek Falls
7 Jan 2017

Cedar Rock Creek Falls

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

Cedar Rock Creek Falls is a waterfall off of Cat Gap Loop near John Rock in Pisgah National Forest. I’ve mentioned before that this is a great camping area, especially for young kids. You can set up camp in the … Continued

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Cedar Creek Falls & Blue Hole Falls
6 Jan 2017

Cedar Creek Falls & Blue Hole Falls

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

This area is a diamond in the rough. I really wish the forestry service would make this area more accessible to hikers. They already do a wonderful job of keeping these service roads passable, but a volunteer work weekend would … Continued

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Fun little morning hike with great views of both Denver and Boulder. #hiking
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It was hot and sunny, so we decided to hike up to a high altitude lake where it was not hot at all and the lake was frozen. Probably not the best use of an unseasonably warm day, but it was still fun. 🤷‍♂️
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Nice little Christmas day hike. If you pinch and zoom, you can see downtown Denver on the horizon.
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