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Max Patch – Panoramic Bald Summit

Max Patch is Western North Carolina’s benchmark scenic hike — a grassy bald summit at 4,629 ft with unobstructed 360-degree views of the Black Mountains, Great Smoky Mountains, and Pisgah ridgelines in every direction. On clear days, the view extends 80+ miles. No trees. No…

North Carolina 28743
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Waterrock Knob NC – Scenic Summit Hike Near Cherokee

OverviewWaterrock Knob Area is one of the best-known scenic hiking areas in Western North Carolina for visitors who want a memorable trail experience and a strong scenic reward. Located near Cherokee, NC, this area is popular because it offers a fuller outdoor experience than a…

Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 451, NC
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Looking Glass Rock NC – Scenic Summit Hike Near Brevard

Overview Looking Glass Rock Area is one of the best-known waterfall hiking areas in Western North Carolina for visitors who want a memorable trail experience and a strong scenic reward. Located near Brevard, NC, this area is popular because it offers a fuller outdoor experience…

Pisgah National Forest, US 276, Brevard, NC
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Black Balsam Knob NC – Scenic Bald Hike Near Asheville

Overview Black Balsam Knob Area is one of the best-known scenic hiking areas in Western North Carolina for visitors who want a memorable trail experience and a strong scenic reward. Located near Pisgah Forest, NC, this area is popular because it offers a fuller outdoor…

Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 420, Black Balsam Rd (FS 816), NC
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John Rock NC – Forest and Overlook Hike Near Brevard

Overview John Rock Area is one of the best-known hiking areas in Western North Carolina for visitors who want a memorable trail experience and a strong scenic reward. Located near Brevard, NC, this area is popular because it offers a fuller outdoor experience than a simple…

Pisgah National Forest, Fish Hatchery Rd, Brevard, NC
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Mount Pisgah NC – Scenic Mountain Hike Near Asheville

Overview Mount Pisgah Area is one of the best-known scenic hiking areas in Western North Carolina for visitors who want a memorable trail experience and a strong scenic reward. Located near Asheville, NC, this area is popular because it offers a fuller outdoor experience than a…

Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 407.6, Asheville, NC
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Whiteside Mountain NC – Scenic Cliffside Hike Near Highlands

OverviewWhiteside Mountain Area is one of the best-known scenic hiking areas in Western North Carolina for visitors who want a memorable trail experience and a strong scenic reward. Located near Highlands, NC, this area is popular because it offers a fuller outdoor experience…

Whiteside Mountain Rd, Highlands, NC
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Wayah Bald NC – Scenic Mountain Hike Near Franklin

OverviewWayah Bald and Bartram Area is one of the best-known mixed outdoor hiking areas in Western North Carolina for visitors who want a memorable trail experience and a strong scenic reward. Located near Franklin, NC, this area is popular because it offers a fuller outdoor…

Wayah Bald Rd (FS 69), Nantahala National Forest, Franklin, NC
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Kuwohi NC – Scenic Summit Walk in the Smoky Mountains

Overview Kuwohi Area is one of the best-known scenic hiking areas in Western North Carolina for visitors who want a memorable trail experience and a strong scenic reward. Located near Cherokee, NC, this area is popular because it offers a fuller outdoor experience than a simple…

Clingmans Dome Road, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NC
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Rough Ridge NC – Scenic Viewpoint Hike Near Blowing Rock

OverviewRough Ridge Area is one of the best-known scenic hiking areas in Western North Carolina for visitors who want a memorable trail experience and a strong scenic reward. Located near Blowing Rock, NC, this area is popular because it offers a fuller outdoor experience than a…

Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 303, NC
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