The Best Hiking in Highlands
Looking for the best hiking in Highlands? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Highlands. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Highlands
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Highlands, North Carolina
Satulah Mountain
2.99 mi / 646 ft gainSatulah Mountain is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Highlands, North Carolina.Read more -
Highlands, North Carolina
Glen Falls Trail
2.27 mi / 997 ft gainGlen Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Highlands, North Carolina.Read more -
Highlands, North Carolina
Chinquapin Mountain Trail
3.73 mi / 938 ft gainChinquapin Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Highlands, North Carolina.Read more -
Highlands, North Carolina
Explore Dry Falls, North Carolina
4.50.42 mi / 95 ft gainDry Falls is located off of Hwy. 64, which has been designated as the Mountain Waters Scenic Byway, and the road does not disappoint. Hwy. 64 is a two lane road which hugs the northern side of Cullasaja Gorge, which has been carved by the Cullasaja River. Besides Dry Falls, Hwy. 64 leads you past...Read more -
Highlands, North Carolina
Dry Falls Trail
0.35 mi / 26 ft gainDry Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Highlands, North Carolina.Read more -
Highlands, North Carolina
Ranger Falls Loop Trail
2.42 mi / 581 ft gainRanger Falls Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Highlands, North Carolina.Read more -
Highlands, North Carolina
Bouldering Granite City
5.00.3 mi / 96 ft gainAt the foot of Blackrock Mountain just outside of Highlands, North Carolina, lies one of the most unique and secluded natural playgrounds around. Granite City is composed of several massive granite boulders, ranging between 10-40 feet tall. This spot is most popular for bouldering (mostly V0-V2...Read more -
Highlands, North Carolina
Chattooga Cliffs
3.56 mi / 676 ft gainChattooga Cliffs is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Highlands, North Carolina.Read more -
Highlands, North Carolina
Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail
1.91 mi / 427 ft gainWhiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Highlands, North Carolina.Read more -
Highlands, North Carolina
Hike the Whiteside Mountain Loop
5.02 mi / 595 ft gainWhiteside Mountain is simply breathtaking, there is no way around it. Views of the mountain from the South expose its sheer granite face, which runs almost its entire length East-to-West. However, the views of the mountain are just the beginning, as this hike climbs to higher heights than just ...Read more -
Highlands, North Carolina
Nantahala Yellow Mountain Trail
11.77 mi / 2631 ft gainNantahala Yellow Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Highlands, North Carolina.Read more -
Highlands, North Carolina
Picklesimer Rock House Falls
0.99 mi / 49 ft gainPicklesimer Rock House Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Highlands, North Carolina.Read more -
Highlands, North Carolina
Scaly Mountain Summit Via Hickory Nut
3.33 mi / 492 ft gainScaly Mountain Summit Via Hickory Nut is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Highlands, North Carolina.Read more -
Highlands, North Carolina
Chattooga and Whiteside Cove Trail Loop
7.03 mi / 984 ft gainChattooga and Whiteside Cove Trail Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Cashiers, North Carolina.Read more -
Cashiers, North Carolina
Chattooga Gorge Trail
3.54 mi / 712 ft gainChattooga Gorge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Highlands, North Carolina.Read more -
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina
Scaly Mountain Trail
3.79 mi / 1122 ft gainScaly Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Highlands, North Carolina.Read more