Catawba Falls is a series of waterfalls along the headwaters of the Catawba River. The river flows over two major drops: Upper Catawba Falls, a free-fall drop, and the larger …
As you near the falls, themselves, the trail begins to enter a more dense area of forest. You will cross multiple bridges, pools of water, and streams as you get …
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 …
Buck Creek Gap offers an excellent overlook at a parking area just off of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The viewing area spans views of Pisgah National Forest and the forested …
Located at Milepost 350.3 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Green Knob Overlook is one of the many nearby summits you can see from the overlook. This is one of the …
This forest road is a great trail for everyone in the family. It isn't super steep, and it is lined with different plant and flower species. You cross over Toms …
There are many trails in the area, but this section of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail is the best bang for your buck. The trail climbs in elevation and travels through a …
The name "Pot Cove Gap" comes from the idea that old miners and rail workers that died on the job used to have their water/lunch pail hung from a rope …
There is an excellent primitive backcountry campsite here next to one of the branches of Toms Creek. The campsite is near the intersection of two forest roads and is right off the side of the trail.
Hefner Gap Overlook is situated at Milepost 325.9 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The overlook offers a head-on view of Linville Mountain and some other lower-lying peaks. There is also …