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It is only 1/2 mile to Douglas Falls which completely separates from the rock as it falls 60ft. In a very remote section of the Northern Pisgah National Forest of Western North Carolina is the unique and very beautiful – Douglas Falls. This 60ft gem of the forest freefalls from the ledge above creating a…

A moderate 1 mile loop trail with the 60ft Morgan Rufus Falls as the highlight. Inside the Nantahala National Forest of Western North Carolina is the easy to reach 60ft waterfall – Rufus Morgan Falls. The falls are accessed via a moderate 1 mile loop trail that is a wonderful walk through the forest. Depending…

At only 1/2 mile from the road, Big Laurel Falls is a great spot to visit, hang out, and enjoy while you are in the Nantahala National Forest. Near the end of Big Laurel Branch, inside the Nantahala Forest of North Carolina, is the quaint and easy to reach – Big Laurel Falls. While it…

A very short hike to a beautifully long waterfall in the Nantahala National Forest. Two viewing areas provide up close views of Mooney Falls. Inside the Nantahala National Forest, near Franklin North Carolina, is the impressive Mooney Falls. This larger waterfall, typically with good flow, is difficult to view in its entirety due its shape…

A short and moderate hike with big views from atop the historic fire tower on the summit of Albert Mountain. Sitting atop Albert Mountain, in the Nantahala National Forest of Western North Carolina, is the 55ft tall Albert Mountain Fire Tower that offers excellent views of the surrounding mountains and beyond. On a good clear…

Hike to 40ft tower at the summit of Flat Top Mountain. One of the more popular hikes inside Moses Cone Park. Inside the Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Blowing Rock, is the 5 mile round trip hike to the highest point of the park – Flat Top Mountain.…

A large rock outcropping and forest area that houses unique and rare plant species to explore and enjoy. South Carolina’s Forty Acre Rock Heritage Preserve is a unique 2,267 acre preserve in the piedmont area of South Carolina. Although it is generally associated with the large rock outcropping for which it is named, which is…

A beautiful destination where you can relax and enjoy the ever changing flowers and plants on the bridge. *** Unfortunately the Flowering Bridge was lost during hurricane Helene in 2024 *** The Flowering Bridge of Lake Lure North Carolina is an example of how a group of volunteers can take something old, that was destine…

A short and moderate loop hike inside Table Rock State Park with numerous waterfalls and cascades. Inside South Carolina’s Table Rock State Park is a short loop trail that is a beautiful walk through the woods that is packed with a number of water features. The 2 mile Carrick Creek Trail is rated as moderate…