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Colloquially known as the “Yosemite of the East.” Panthertown Valley is home to massive rock plutons, sandy valley bottoms and a lush, Southern Appalachian Bog, ecosystem.
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The Blowing Rock, located in the nearby town of the same name, is a wonderful little family destination with great views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Saunter through a high country meadow on your way to panoramic views atop The Purchase.
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On the edge of the Pisgah Ledge, a towering crest which looms high above the valley floor, local lore claims the Devil holds court in a cave at the base of a sinister looking rock face. His toils and trials were such a waste – he should have climbed to the top - the view is heavenly!
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John Rock Loop affords a steep 5.5 mile hike, offering some stunning views of the surrounding area.
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Chimney Tops’ gnarled, dual summit towers precipitously over a raging river, amidst the rugged terrain of the Great Smokies’ western slope!
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Take a hike, on the Appalachian Trail, to reach this gnarled rock formation with a storied past.
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The Roan Highlands, the last section of the Appalachian Trail before it leaves Tennessee, are known for their high, grassy balds and excellent views.
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Hiking over the 600 foot granite peak and around the 200 foot waterfall are just a couple of the highlights at Stone Mountain State Park
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A meandering hike along roaring cascades into one of the most beautiful drainage basins the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has to offer.
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Mount Mitchell is the highest point east of the Mississippi, and it provides some of the best hiking, trail running, and backpacking east of the Mississippi as well.
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An easily accessible trail head provides access to a scenic hike along Fisher Creek which leads to panoramic views atop Black Rock.
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Graveyard Fields — a rather ominously named high valley in the Great Balsam Mountains — is rife with beauty. Fear not on a trip to this outdoor wonderland, the only things that will be buried are your cares and worries!
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This 9.5-mile loop features quite a bit of climbing (2,000 feet), but the views of surrounding peaks and of the Columbia River Gorge make it well worth the effort.
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Mt. Sterling's summit is home to a historic fire tower that offers breathtaking views of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. A scenic, 5 mile round-trip, trail leads hikers through lush forestry from the trailhead to the summit.
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By using the Art Loeb Trail, you can reach one of the most scenic spots in southern Appalachia in just half a mile. The views from Black Balsam's grassy bald are beyond description.
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The duel summit of Sam’s Knob is perched above a high country meadow and surrounded by towering Appalachian peaks. A beautiful drive up the Blue Ridge Parkway leads visitors to the Sam’s Knob Trailhead for a day of high country adventure.
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A fitting Memorial to the man who authored “Trees.” Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest is home to towering trees accessed by a hiker-friendly, 2 mile, double loop trail.
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Cool yourself in the refreshing waters of an Appalachian stream after a 1/2 mile hike from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Sliding Rock is regarded as one of America's Top 10 swimming holes, and for great reason. Enjoy zipping down the rock before plunging into a refreshing pool of mountain stream water.
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Located in Brevard's backyard, the DuPont State Forest is a 10,000-acre outdoor mecca with amazing family hiking trails and plenty of other recreation.
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The Biltmore; an ornate outdoor oasis in the heart of Asheville.
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Craggy Gardens offers an easy local hike off the Blue Ridge Parkway that's well-known for its 360-degree views.
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"The Crown Jewel" of Appalachia, Shining Rock, is topped with massive quartz rock formations that will dazzle the eye's of all visitors!
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The views are grand, the approach hike is picturesque and the summit experience is more than memorable on the rocky precipice known as “The Pinnacle.”
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