Trail
Rattlesnake Lodge Trail
Historic Ruins Near Asheville · 0.5 mi one way · Moderate
Things to do
Places to visit in Western North Carolina, each linked to its official page.
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Trails
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Rich Mountain Fire Tower
Hot Springs
Historic Lookout Near Hot Springs
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Richland Balsam Trail
Highest Point on the Blue Ridge Parkway · 1.5 mi · Moderate
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River Walk Park Walking Trail
Easy Riverside Walk in Black Mountain · 0.5 mi · Easy
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Rough Ridge
Scenic Viewpoint Hike Near Blowing Rock · Strenuous
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Sam Knob Trail
High-Country Bald Near Black Balsam · 1.07 mi · Easy
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Shut-In Trail
Historic Vanderbilt Ridge Trail · 16.3 mi · Difficult
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Sliding Rock
Brevard
Family Friendly Swimming Hole and Short Hike Near Brevard · Easy
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Smokemont Nature Trail
Easy Family Hike in the Smokies · 0.62 mi round trip · Easy
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Stone Mountain Loop Trail
Strenuous Loop Past Stone Mountain Falls · Strenuous
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Tennent Mountain
Grassy Bald on the Art Loeb Trail
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Waterrock Knob
Scenic Summit Hike Near Cherokee · about 1 mi round trip · Moderate
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Wayah Bald
Franklin
Scenic Mountain Hike Near Franklin · short paved trail · Moderate
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Whiteside Mountain
Highlands
Scenic Cliffside Hike Near Highlands · 2.0 mi loop · Strenuous