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Art Loeb Trail (30.1 miles)
17 Oct 2016

Art Loeb Trail (30.1 miles)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Art Loeb Trail, Backpacking, North Carolina, Trails | 9

The Art Loeb Trail is a 30.1-mile pathway through Pisgah National Forest that crosses four 6000-foot peaks and winds around the base of a fifth at Cold Mountain. I’m still shaking down my new gear, so I thought this would … Continued

backpacking, difficult, hiking, info, information, long distance, trip, weekend
Twin Falls Loop (Pisgah National Forest, 6.5 miles)
24 Sep 2016

Twin Falls Loop (Pisgah National Forest, 6.5 miles)

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

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

adventure, afternoon, day hike, easy, family, fun, morning, trip
Cat Gap Loop (4.5 miles)
5 Sep 2016

Cat Gap Loop (4.5 miles)

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

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

day, easy, family, fun, getaway, trip, weekend
Daniel Ridge Falls Loop (4.5 miles)
4 Sep 2016

Daniel Ridge Falls Loop (4.5 miles)

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

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

day hike, elevation, falls, fun, moderate, trip
Big Bend Trail & Falls
5 Jul 2016

Big Bend Trail & Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, South Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 3

Big Bend Trail & Falls is part of the Oconee District of Sumter National Forest near the intersection of GA, NC, and SC. It is around 2.7 miles from the trailhead to the Chattooga River (~5.5 mile out-and-back). This hike … Continued

day, easy, family, fishing, fun, getaway, hiking, river, swimming, trip, wading
King Creek Falls
3 Jul 2016

King Creek Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, South Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 2

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

day hike, directions, easy, fun, getaway, haiking, trip
Catawba Falls
30 Jun 2016

Catawba Falls

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, North Carolina, Waterfalls | 1

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

day hike, difficulty, drive, PIsgah, trip
Hollywild Animal Park
10 Apr 2016

Hollywild Animal Park

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, South Carolina | 0

Hollywild Animal Park is a largely unknown animal refuge in upstate South Carolina that specializes in caring for animals that have been involved in television and film. Hollywild’s animals have appeared in numerous national advertising campaigns, photo shoots, brochures, art … Continued

day, family, fun, getaway, kids, park, petting, play, small, trip, weekend, wildlife, zoo
Nantahala Outdoor Center
8 Apr 2016

Nantahala Outdoor Center

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

The Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is an attraction near the intersection of US HWY 74 and HWY 19 in Bryson City, North Carolina. The site includes shops, restaurants, cabins, a hiker hostel, and all kinds of outdoor adventure. The place … Continued

day, drive, easy, family, fun, trip, weekend
Bridal Veil Falls (Nantahala National Forest)
7 Apr 2016

Bridal Veil Falls (Nantahala National Forest)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Attractions, North Carolina, Waterfalls | 1

Bridal Veil Falls is a waterfall that hangs over the shoulder of US HWY 64 just north of Highlands, North Carolina. People line up in the warmer months to get a picture of themselves driving their cars beneath the overhang. … Continued

day, drive, easy, family, free, fun, trip

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