Trails
Yellow Mountain Trail
If you enjoy a challenge when it comes to hiking or mountain biking, this 12-mile roundtrip trail is the one for you.
View LocationWhiteside Mountain Trail
With sheer, vertical cliffs that tower above the valley below, this trail features one of the county’s most recognizable peaks.
View LocationWet Camp Gap Trail
A favorite blueberry-picking destination, the well-established trail takes about 30 minutes each way.
View LocationWaterrock Knob Trail
For a steep hike with great views along the way, Waterrock Knob Trail will literally take your breath away.
View LocationTuckasegee River Greenway
The one-mile there-and-back trail starts crossing a large footbridge, winds around a scenic stretch of the Tuckasegee River and offers runners, walkers and cyclists recreational opportunities.
View LocationRichland Balsam Trail
Known as the best-smelling trail on the Blue Ridge Parkway, this 1.5-mile loop winds through a spruce-fir forest.
View LocationPinnacle Park Trail
See if you have what it takes and hike the strenuous terrain of Pinnacle Park, a 7-mile trek that ascends more than 3,000 ft. in elevation. Your reward? Incredible views of the mountains below.
View LocationPanthertown Valley Trail
Hike, bike and explore this gem, which is home to large waterfalls, scenic trails and panoramic views. Known as “the Yosemite of the East,” this is one of the most spectacular areas in the southeast.
View LocationOld Bald Trail
Suitable for all hikers, this easy, well-marked trail features panoramic views from Old Bald Ridge.
View LocationDevils Courthouse Trail
Short but strenuous, Devils Courthouse features a panoramic summit with views of four states.
View LocationBlack Balsam Trail
Transport yourself to New England on this gorgeous route with treeless mountaintops and crisp air.
View LocationBad Creek Trail
With plenty of shade along its 6-mile trek, Bad Creek Trail is one of the most serene hikes in the Natahala National Forest.
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Trails
TAKE A HIKE IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
Enjoy short, family-friendly walks or more strenuous treks along the Appalachian Trail. With wildlife, waterfalls, and outstanding vantage points, our trails pay off at every turn. Need maps? No problem. Find them all here.
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Upcoming Events
See All EventsThe Great Balsam Bike Relay
Aug 10 // Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: 11:00 pm
The second annual Great Balsam Bike Relay will be held in Jackson County, North Carolina on August 10, 2019. The race is unique, combining the discipl
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