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John Rock NC – Forest and Overlook Hike Near Brevard
John Rock is a forest hike near Brevard, NC, ending at a granite dome overlook.
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Hiking trails across Western North Carolina in the WNC Trails directory. Browse by trail, compare locations on the map and open each listing for the details available before you go.
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Kuwohi NC – Scenic Summit Walk in the Smoky Mountains
Kuwohi (Clingmans Dome) is the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains, reached by a short, steep paved walk to an observation tower.
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Hooker Falls NC – Easy Family Friendly Waterfall Hike Near Brevard
Hooker Falls is a short, easy waterfall hike in DuPont State Recreational Forest.
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Moore Cove Falls NC – Family Friendly Waterfall Hike Near Asheville
Moore Cove Falls, in the Pisgah Ranger District near Brevard, NC, is a short, popular family waterfall hike.
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Oconaluftee River Trail NC – Easy Riverside Hike Near Cherokee
The Oconaluftee River Trail, near Cherokee, NC, runs from the Oconaluftee Visitor Center to the edge of Cherokee.
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Sliding Rock NC – Family Friendly Swimming Hole and Short Hike Near Brevard
Sliding Rock, on US 276 north of Brevard, NC, is a natural rock waterslide in the Pisgah Ranger District — not a hiking trail.
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Mingus Creek NC – Quiet Forest Hike Near Cherokee
Mingus Creek, near Cherokee, NC, is in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, near the historic Mingus Mill.
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Mount Pisgah NC – Scenic Mountain Hike Near Asheville
Mount Pisgah is a summit hike accessed from the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville, ending at a 360-degree view.
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Alum Cave Bluffs NC – Strenuous Scenic Hike in the Smoky Mountains
Alum Cave Bluffs is a well-known hike in the Great Smoky Mountains, reached via the Alum Cave Trail.
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Whiteside Mountain NC – Scenic Cliffside Hike Near Highlands
Whiteside Mountain, near Highlands, NC, is a cliffside loop hike to the highest point on the Eastern Continental Divide.
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Craggy Gardens NC – Scenic Parkway Hike Near Asheville
Craggy Gardens is a self-guided nature trail on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville.
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Dry Falls NC – Easy Waterfall Stop Near Highlands
Dry Falls is a short, easy waterfall stop near Highlands, NC, in Cullasaja Gorge.
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