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Noland Divide Trail

Bryson City, North Carolina

11.45 mi / 4997 ft gain

Noland Divide Trail to Deep Creek Trail Loop

Bryson City, North Carolina

18.04 mi / 3990 ft gain

Hike to Lonesome Pine Overlook

Bryson City, North Carolina

5.0

7 mi / 2300 ft gain

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 look closely for the spur trail out to the overlook because the sign has fallen over. From the overlo...

Explore Old 288 and the Lands Creek Bridge

Bryson City, North Carolina

2.5

1 mi

NC 288 was constructed in the 1920's, but did not last long with the construction of the Fontana Dam as the resulting lake covered the highway. The U.S. government entered an agreement in which they would provide a replacement road, but to this day it has not been completed and is know by locals as the Road to Nowhere. The consequence of the dam upon the highway and communities within the area ...

Indian Creek to Martin's Gap Trail

Bryson City, North Carolina

14.88 mi / 2805 ft gain

Deep Creek Martin's Gap Sunkota Ridge Trail Loop

Bryson City, North Carolina

13.79 mi / 3163 ft gain

Deep Creek Waterfall Loop

Bryson City, North Carolina

3 mi / 702 ft gain

Indian Creek and Sunkota Ridge Trail

Bryson City, North Carolina

11.71 mi / 2146 ft gain

Hike Three Waterfalls Loop

Bryson City, North Carolina

5.0

2.4 mi / 450 ft gain

Start the loop by hiking the Juney Whank Falls Trail to Juney Whank Falls. The footbridge across the creek makes an excellent place to rest and take in the falls. Follow the trail across the bridge and up the bank. After about 300 feet take a right and follow Deep Creek Horse Trail towards Deep Creek Trail. After intersecting with Deep Creek Trail turn left and walk about half a mile passing T...

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