Morganton
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Catawba River Greenway
Morganton, North Carolina
4.02 mi
/ 299 ft gain
Catawba River Greenway is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Morganton, North Carolina.
Upper Catawba River Paddle
Morganton, North Carolina
15.45 mi
/ 781 ft gain
Upper Catawba River Paddle is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Morganton, North Carolina.
Fonta Flora State Trail
Morganton, North Carolina
3.82 mi
/ 338 ft gain
Fonta Flora State Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Morganton, North Carolina.
Fonta Flora Connector Trail
Morganton, North Carolina
3.64 mi
/ 591 ft gain
Fonta Flora Connector Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Morganton, North Carolina.
Little River to Upper CCC to Horseridge to Upper Falls Loop
Connelly Springs, North Carolina
11.87 mi
/ 1896 ft gain
Little River to Upper CCC to Horseridge to Upper Falls Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Connelly Springs, North Carolina.
High Shoals Falls
Connelly Springs, North Carolina
4.5
2.47 mi
/ 617 ft gain
From the Jacob Fork parking area in South Mountains State Park, it is a short 1 mile walk over the Jacob River to the High Shoals Waterfall (80'). If you choose to continue past the observation deck, High Shoals Falls Trail (blue circle) climbs up above the waterfall, crossing the river. Keep right at the intersection to loop back to the parking lot.
Shinny Creek Loop Trail
3001 South Mountain Park, North Carolina
6.72 mi
/ 1480 ft gain
Shinny Creek Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Connelly Springs, North Carolina.
Hemlock, H.Q., Upper Falls, and Fox Trail Loop
Connelly Springs, North Carolina
10.37 mi
/ 1834 ft gain
Hemlock, H.Q., Upper Falls, and Fox Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Connelly Springs, North Carolina.
High Shoals Waterfall and H.Q. Loop Trail
Connelly Springs, North Carolina
4.83 mi
/ 1043 ft gain
High Shoals Waterfall and H.Q. Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Connelly Springs, North Carolina.
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Newland, North Carolina
Linville Falls Campground
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Located in a dense pine canopy, within hiking distance of Linville Gorge and along the famous Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville Falls...
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Julian Price Campground
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Located along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway in the lush green expanses of North Carolina, the Julian Price Campground is a top d...
Old Fort, North Carolina
Curtis Creek Campground (Nc)
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Curtis Creek Campground is nestled in the mountains at the base of the Blue Ridge just minutes from the quaint town of Old Fort ...
Burnsville, North Carolina
Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area
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Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area sits in the scenic mountains of Pisgah National Forest. This is a great place for small to med...
Burnsville, North Carolina
Black Mountain Campground
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Black Mountain Campground sits in the shadow of Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak in the eastern U.S. and borders the South Toe Riv...
Burnsville, North Carolina
Briar Bottom Group Campground
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Briar Bottom Group Campground is the perfect getaway for visitors to enjoy mountain scenery and easy access to hiking trails. Th...
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