ヤンシー郡周辺のおすすめ滝ハイキング＆ウォーキング

Just a short detour from the Graybeard Trail, Walker's Knob grants sweeping views south to Montreat and the town of Black Mountain. You also get a verdant panorama of the surrounding mountains from above the trees.

Crabtree Falls is located near the McDowell and Yancey County boundary in North Carolina. The 70-foot cascade on Big Crabtree Creek have delicate appearance with water cascading over small ledges before flowing into a clear pool. The area, once known as Murphy's Falls and home to a small community, was renamed Crabtree Falls by the National Park Service during the Blue Ridge Parkway construction in the 1930s. The trailhead is situated at mile marker 339.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, leading to a footbridge at the falls. A loop version of the trail is accessible from the Crabtree Falls Campground parking area and is about 2.5 miles long, with a challenging 0.9-mile descent and a gentler 1.5-mile ascent back to the start.

This overhanging rock makes for a good resting spot if you're looking for shade. There is also a decent overlook in this area that sits above the Hoover Meadows OHV roads and trails.

Big Piney is the second summit (coming from the west) in the Seven Sisters peaks. Views can be somewhat obstructed from the very top of the mountain since it is tucked in the trees, but you can stand closeby at Rattlesnake Rock to gain views of the mountains to the north.

This trail junction marks the start for the Lower Piney Trail (which eventually connects to Stomping Knob Trail) and the bottom of Big Piney Ridge Trail. Either trail will eventually lead you up the mountain, but follow the blue markers for the more gradual climb (Lower Piney Trail) or the red markers for a steeper ascent (Big Piney Ridge Trail).

Duck in and out of trees and cross through various fields and meadows as you follow along this classic North Carolina ridgeline. On a cloudy day, you will be walking through the clouds or maybe even be able to look down at the tops of the clouds. There are also a handful of campsites on this stretch if you are looking to make your trek an overnight trip.

Graybeard Mountain, sitting over 5,000 feet above sea level, is one of the most prominent peaks in the Montreat area. This mountain is commonly known as the Grandfather of the Seven Sisters mountains and offers one of the more suitable summit-climbs of all of the Seven Sisters. Enjoy views of the Black Mountains, Mount Mitchell, and many other peaks from this highpoint.

Graybeard Falls are a set of small water falls just off of the main Graybeard Trail. There is signage pointing hikers in this direction (just a ~100 yard detour). This area is popular for refilling water and setting up camp for those staying overnight on the trail.