The Best Backpacking in Sylva

Blackrock Mountain and The Pinnacle is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Sylva, North Carolina.

Judaculla was an ancient Cherokee spirit being and giant. He ruled in western North Carolina in the traditional Cherokee homeland. Once while chasing some hunters, when he jumped to the ground, his hand hit a rock. You can still see the print on Judaculla Rock. It is the most elaborate piece of r...

Fort Ridge Overlook to Waterrock Knob is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Sylva, North Carolina.

Mingus Mill and Newton Bald Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Cherokee, North Carolina.

This is a ~36 mile loop that goes up Clingman's Dome (the tallest point in Tennessee). Pretty challenging, not for the novice backpacker. Park at Deep Creek campground in Bryson City, NC. We did it as a 3-day, 2-night camping at sites 53 and 61. As it is a loop it could easily be done in reverse....

Deep Creek/Indian Creek Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Bryson City, North Carolina.

Deep Creek Martin's Gap Sunkota Ridge Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Bryson City, North Carolina.

Noland Divide Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Bryson City, North Carolina.

Noland Divide Trail to Deep Creek Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Bryson City, North Carolina.

To start the hike to Lonesome Pine Overlook begin from the Noland Divide Trailhead in Deep Creek. The trail is a steady climb with an average gain of 700 ft. every mile. Approaching the top you'll walk along a rocky ridge line where you are able to see the overlook. As you continue, be sure to lo...

Chasteen Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Cherokee, North Carolina.

Bradley Fork and Chasteen Creek Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Cherokee, North Carolina.

Bradley Fork, Dry Sluice Gap, Appalachian, Hughes Ridge and Chasteen Creek Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Cherokee, North Carolina.

Kephart Prong Trail - Charlies Bunion - Mount LeConte is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Cherokee, North Carolina.

Thomas Divide, Newton Bald and Mingus Creek Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Cherokee, North Carolina.

Mac's Gap to Devil's Elbow and Panthertown Valley Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Glenville, North Carolina.