Destinations

Uwharrie National Forest, Jumping Off Rock to King Mountain

Part of the allure of the Uwharrie Mountain Trail Run is that it’s on the Uwharrie National Recreation Trail, a 22.9-mile trail that’s always challenging but never ridiculously so. Part...

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Middle Prong Wilderness, Green Knob Hike

At 7,460 acres, the Middle Prong is on the small side for a wilderness, and lacks the crazy traffic of many other wilderness areas close to it. Why? It’s certainly...

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Deep Creek Loop Trail, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Possibly some of the easiest miles you’ll find in the Smokies! This loop heads up Deep Creek, the first mile or so of which is popular with tubers (not of...

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Linville Gorge Area, Mountains-to-Sea Trail to Table Rock Mountain

Out-of-town visitors are always looking to do “name” adventures — a place the folks back home probably have heard of and would likely be impressed by. Linville Gorge is one...

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Mount Mitchell State Park, Mount Mitchell Loop

Mount Mitchell, the tallest point east of the Mississippi River, is a must-see spot for NC hikers. While this 6.1 mile loop through the park is challenging due to high...

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