The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the Appalachian Mountains
Appalachian Mountains’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in the Appalachian Mountains. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in the Appalachian Mountains. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 19, 2025
Dark Hollow Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Winter season is very quiet. Get there before 10 am and you can have it all to yourself. For those who wanted to venture a little far you can make …
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Stony Man Lookout
Highlight • Viewpoint
The Stony Man Lookout area is the most popular viewpoint in this part of Shenandoah National Park, and for good reason. The views are of the Shenandoah Valley and the …
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Amicalola Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
The Amicalola Falls are Georgia's tallest falls coming from Amicalola Mountain. Amicalola is a Cherokee word for tumbling water and you can certainly see why. The state park where the …
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Old Rag Summit
Highlight • Summit
The Old Rag Hike in Shenandoah National Park is a well-known hike. Some rank it among the top 25 hikes in the world. Old Rag has received several awards.
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Arethusa Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Arethusa Falls on Bemis Brook are considered the highest single-stage waterfall accessible by hiking trail in New England. The hike to Arethusa Falls on the trail of the same name …
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Mount Chocorua Summit
Highlight • Summit
You are standing at the top of Chocorua Mountain. Its easily identifiable summit is famous for its beauty but also for its legend: It takes its name from a short …
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Mount Washington Summit
Highlight • Summit
Mount Washington, at 6,288 feet high, is the highest elevation in the northeastern United States. This fact alone and the fantastic view attract many visitors every year. Although the summit …
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Laurel Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Laurel Falls are certainly amongst the most popular hikes in GSMNP. The falls are beautiful (depending on their volume) and fairly easy to reach. It’s an out-and-back-trail with only about …
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Glen Ellis Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Glen Ellis Falls is one of the best waterfalls in New Hampshire for many reasons. It is easy to get to, has a well maintained path with signs telling you …
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Natural Bridge
Highlight • Natural Monument
The Natural Bridge in Virginia's Natural Bridge State Park is a stunning geological formation located along the Cedar Creek Trail. Standing 215 feet high and 90 feet wide, this natural …
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