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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.

Magnificent view over the valley.

The Spence Ridge Trail is a rocky and rooty trail along the banks of a creek. The trail crosses the water a couple of times on some long bridges. Don't plan on setting any speed records on this trail.

At 3,940 feet, Table Rock Mountain is a rocky summit in the Linville Gorge Wilderness. It's one of the most visited peaks in the entire wilderness, but the other trails apart from the main summit trail offer a lot of solitude. There are various overlooks along this long-ridge peak.

The Pinch In Trail is one of the gnarlier trails within the Linville Gorge Wilderness. It climbs from the river up to the ridge in just over a mile and zigzags up the mountain next to cliffs and big drop-offs. Most (if not all) of this trail will be more of a hike than a run (both directions).

Standing at 2,883 feet tall, Shortoff Mountain is one of the tallest peaks in the Linville Gorge Wilderness area. The summit is made of rocky outcrops, and you can even find a small pond just off the main trail. There are great views of Table Rock Mountain to the north. This spot makes for a great picnic place before continuing your hike.

The Jacob Fork River Gorge Overlook is a popular stop on the way to Chestnut Knob. As the name indicates, it offers a great view of the Jacob Fork and big parts of the South Mountains State Park.

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 or tree branch in their memory. One can find the remains of an old lunch pot hanging from a tree here.