Hiking in the NC Mountains

The outdoors is open for business and the High Country is a mecca for great hiking! Novice hikers and experienced hikers can find a wide variety of trails here in the NC mountains. Check out a few of our favorite hikes!

Moses Cone Trails

The 25 miles of carriage roads in Cone Park offer many opportunities for leisurely hiking. Visit the Cone Cemetery on your way to Flat Top Tower, which offers a grand panorama of distant mountains. Wander through what remains of the apple orchards or enjoy an easy, scenic stroll around Bass Lake. Investigate the Maze and apple barn.

Crabtree Falls

Southern Appalachians. This strenuous 2.5 mile trail is one of western North Carolina's best waterfall hikes, featuring one of the most picturesque waterfalls in the

Glen Burney Falls

The Glen Burney Trail from the streets of Blowing Rock and find yourself suddenly among waterfalls of remarkable beautyl

Linville Falls

A variety of easy to moderately strenuous hikes will lead to views of Linville Falls, the Blue Ridge Parkway's biggest cascadel Grandfather Mountain State Park This famous mountain offers easy, lower elevation hikes and also rugged hikes for the more serious hikers.

Rough Ridge

This moderate hike up the Blue Ridge Parkway's Tanawha Trail features some of the Parkway's most startling vistas!

Beacon Heights

A short hike gives you access to great views of Grandfather, the Linville Falls area, Hawksbill, and Table Rockl Beacon Heights is a great trail to take if you are interested in amazing views, without too much strain and physical exertion. The hike is only one-mile round-trip, and one of the best-kept secrets on the parkway.

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