Trail Map: The Hike: There are many hikes named Chimney Rock. This one is in the George Washington National Forest, about 8 miles northeast of Warm Springs VA. Much of the trail is also known as the Tower Hill Mountain Trail. This little-known gem of a hike isn’t well marked or well maintained—but it’s worth […]
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Trail Map: The Hike: Natural Tunnel is one of the six original Virginia State Parks. The park’s trails and facilities were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. This hike combines two of the park’s most popular (and short) hikes: Tunnel Trail and Lover’s Leap Trail. Both hikes begin and end near the
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Trail Map: The Hike: There are two hikes on the AT to Laurel Fork Falls—this is the shorter one. The other hike is a bit further north and follows the AT southbound for 2.5 miles. This hike follows the AT northbound. We planned three AT hikes on one day, so we got an early start.
Trail Map: The Hike: Crabtree Falls (not to be confused with a falls of the same name in Virginia) is just off the Blue Ridge parkway. This majestic 70’ falls is considered on of the most photogenic in western North Carolina. The trail is well marked and well maintained. This is a popular hike so
Trail Map: The Hike: This easy, short hike is great for kids of all ages. Flat Rock has great views of the Linville Valley and Grandfather Mountain. Interpretive signs tell the story of the plants, trees, animals, and geological features of the forest. Hike Photos: Click on an image below for an enlarged view. Beer
Trail Map: The Hike: This short hike on the Tanawha Trail has some amazing views. It’s rocky and steep, but the views are well worth the effort. The trail leads through a dense thicket of mountain laurel and rhododendron and reaches a boardwalk and wood observation platform. The Rough Ridge Lookout has some of the
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Trail Map: The Hike: This hike in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park has lots of history and a decent view at the top. Several signs and placards tell the story of the people and events in this area. The trail is well marked and well maintained. From the parking area, followed the paved path to
Trail Map: The Hike: The Charit Creek Trail is a short section of the Sheltowee Trace, a 319-mile National Recreation Trail that spans the Daniel Boone National Forest and Big South Fork National Recreation Area in Kentucky and Tennessee. The trail also leads to Charit Creek Lodge, a rustic and historic wilderness hike-in lodge located
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Trail Map: The Hike: This short hike has great views of the falls. It also features over 200 steps to reach the falls viewing area. This is a popular hike and the trail (and parking area) can become very congested. We arrived before 8am on a Sunday and had the trail and the falls to
Trail Map: The Hike: This hike passes through a small part of the 40,000 acres of Cheat Mountain which joined the Monongahela National Forest in the 1980s. Before being rescued by the Forest service, logging companies cut down most of the trees and strip mines devastated the landscape. The high, wide-open landscape has been nicknamed
