그레이엄 카운티 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

The Cheoah River flows through the rugged mountains of western North Carolina, carving a narrow gorge before joining the Little Tennessee River near Tapoco. Known for its steep gradient and powerful rapids, it’s a popular whitewater destination when water is released from Santeetlah Dam. The river is also a scenic backdrop along the Benton MacKaye Trail. If you’re nearby, you can also visit the impressive Santeetlah Dam.

Tapoco Lodge is a historic 1930s lodge set along the Cheoah River near the Tennessee–North Carolina border. Rooms start around $200 per night, with riverfront cabins and lodge rooms available. Even if you don’t stay overnight, the lodge is a nice spot to enjoy a meal or relax before continuing your journey.

Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness is a remote gem straddling western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee. Famous for its old-growth forests, including the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, it’s home to towering trees over 400 years old and diverse hardwoods like poplar, hemlock, and oak. Hike through lush coves, listen to the creeks, and soak in the solitude.

Epic flowy trail along Fontana Lake.

This is one of the mountain passes on the Appalachian Trail, a great place to stop and take a break after the uphill climb.

Cheoah Bald is a 5062 ft summit, the highest in the Cheoah Mountains Range. There are three routes to the summit, all of which are considered difficult. The hike is rewarding when you get to the grassy bald at the top with scenic views of the forest.

The Tsali IMBA Epic Trail Loop is a great 25 miles long singletrack loop. Please keep in mind that mountain bikers and equestrians are kept separated by alternating days on the trails. So make sure you check out this schedule before you go: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48922.

One of the numerous shelters at the AT. There are also a few places for a tent, but not exactly comfortable. There is a spring very close by.