5의 프랭클린 카운티가지 명소 & 주요 장소

The Michaux State Forest was bought from the old timber and iron mining companies after they had clear-cut and destroyed the old growth. Conservationists realized that without good forest management the forest wouldn't re-grow, so the land was purchased and the Michaux State Forest was created.

Caledonia State Park is a great place for a break after a long ride. It is a beautiful, wooded park that has many hiking and biking paths. There are also picnic areas and restrooms. The Appalachian Trail passes through the park, so there is a good chance you will see hikers out enjoying the trail.

The Big Mountain Overlook is an official overlook just off the side of the Tuscarora Trail near Hogback Mountain. The summit of Big Mountain rises up to 2,458 feet and offers panoramic views from the vantage point.

Caledonia State Park is a great place for a break after a long ride. It is a beautiful, wooded park that has many hiking and biking paths. There are also picnic areas and restrooms. The Appalachian Trail passes through the park, so there is a good chance you will see hikers out enjoying the trail.

Wonderful short trail along a creek and through rhododendron forests.

Gorgeous enchanted river in the middle of a rhododendron forest.

Also in this large piece of forest there are masses of huge rhododendron bushes (Rhododendron maximum)

The whole forest area is full of huge rhododendron bushes (maximum rhododendron according to the Flora incognita app)