Forty Acre Rock Heritage Preserve
A large rock outcropping and forest area that houses unique and rare plant species to explore and enjoy. South Carolina’s…
Flat Top Lookout Tower
Hike to 40ft tower at the summit of Flat Top Mountain. One of the more popular hikes inside Moses Cone…
Albert Mountain Fire Tower
A short and moderate hike with big views from atop the historic fire tower on the summit of Albert Mountain….
Mooney Falls
A very short hike to a beautifully long waterfall in the Nantahala National Forest. Two viewing areas provide up close…
Big Laurel Falls
At only 1/2 mile from the road, Big Laurel Falls is a great spot to visit, hang out, and enjoy…
Rufus Morgan Falls
A moderate 1 mile loop trail with the 60ft Morgan Rufus Falls as the highlight. Inside the Nantahala National Forest…
Douglas Falls
It is only 1/2 mile to Douglas Falls which completely separates from the rock as it falls 60ft. In a…
Last Falls and Sweet Thing on Slickum
Two lessor known South Carolina waterfalls that are not far from the road and relatively easy to reach. On the…
Hunt Fish Falls
A short North Carolina waterfall that is very popular due to the natural beauty of the area and large swimming…
Camp Creek Falls
A series of falls and cascades on a short trail in the Glen Cannon Community. The drive in will also…
English Falls
An absolutely epic waterfall but very difficult to reach. Only experienced hikers should access English Falls. Just off the Blue…
Waterrock Knob
The highest visitor center on the Blue Ridge Parkway has excellent views in multiple directions. It also has a short…
Browning Knob
The sister-peak to Waterrock Knob has great views and wreckage from a 1983 plane crash just below the summit. Next…
Harper Creek Falls
A large and powerful waterfall that is accessed via a moderate 1 3/4 mile hike. Not recommended for small children…
Wayah Bald Lookout Tower
One of the easiest mountain lookout towers to reach as it is only 500ft from the road. Stunning views are…
Roan Mountain Highlands
One of the more popular hikes in Western North Carolina, the Roan Mountain Highlands offers stunning views from atop three…
Schoolhouse Falls
A short but exceptionally beautiful waterfall inside the Panthertown Valley of the Nantahala National Forest. Tucked away in the remote…
Pot Branch Falls
A local favorite waterfall and swimming hole inside the South Mountains Game Lands that is shaped by strange formations in…
Bearwallow Mountain
A short 1 mile moderate hike to the grassy bald peak of Bearwallow Mountain. Exceptional views of the Hickory Nut…
Graveley Falls
An easy to reach and beautiful 20ft waterfall in a newly formed North Carolina state forest. In the newly formed…
East Fork Falls
A roadside 15ft waterfall in the Headwaters State Forest of North Carolina. There is also a large swimming hole at…
Granny Burrell Falls
A short waterfall and long cascade at the end of a kid friendly hike inside the Pathertown Valley. Panthertown Valley,…
Frolictown and Wilderness Falls
Two beautiful waterfalls inside Panthertown Valley that are reached via a moderate loop trail. On the West side of Panthertown…
Bard Falls
A short but beautiful cascade in the Wilson Creek region of the Pisgah National Forest. Inside the Wilson Creek area…
Daffodil Flats
An almost magical place in the forest. Once a year, thousands of daffodils bloom at this special place in Linville…