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Anyone Hiked and Camped Around TN/NC?
Posted on 8/5/14 at 2:00 pm
Posted on 8/5/14 at 2:00 pm
Looking to go next week, but not sure where to go. Would like a place with some good trails, or maybe a spot to set up camp, while having hikes close by. I've briefly been through the area, but never stayed and explored.
Another hike I've been looking at is Eagle Rock Loop in Arkansas, which is about 27 miles.
The ideal scenario would be to go somewhere in the West, but we don't have the time for it.
Any suggestions on hikes; proximity to other places, great views, etc? I figured you guys would be more helpful than the OT.
Another hike I've been looking at is Eagle Rock Loop in Arkansas, which is about 27 miles.
The ideal scenario would be to go somewhere in the West, but we don't have the time for it.
Any suggestions on hikes; proximity to other places, great views, etc? I figured you guys would be more helpful than the OT.
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Posted on 8/5/14 at 2:02 pm to CocoLoco
you could go into North Georgia and start the Appalachian trail?
Posted on 8/5/14 at 2:21 pm to Dr. Morgus
I mean I could, but would that offer the best views?
Posted on 8/5/14 at 2:26 pm to CocoLoco
try the Nantahala forest around Murphy, TN. Lots of what you're looking for out there.
Posted on 8/5/14 at 2:28 pm to CocoLoco
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I mean I could, but would that offer the best views?
I'm going to Grayson Highlands right over the NC border in Virginia this month. It's supposed to have great views because it's all bald mountain tops and the highest elevations in Virginia. Not sure if Virginia interests you.
Posted on 8/5/14 at 2:55 pm to Motorboat
Yeah head to the Nantahala Forrest. And hike the Appalachain trail or other trails around there. Some of the best views you can see, and camping available right off the trail.
Hike to the Wesser bald fire tower on the App trail for one of the best views you have ever seen.
Hike to the Wesser bald fire tower on the App trail for one of the best views you have ever seen.
This post was edited on 8/5/14 at 2:57 pm
Posted on 8/5/14 at 3:23 pm to DosManos
Roan Highlands in TN, but be careful re: storms.
Mount LeConte in TN (Alum Caves, etc.)
Charlies Bunion
Linville Gorge (pretty intense)
Mount LeConte in TN (Alum Caves, etc.)
Charlies Bunion
Linville Gorge (pretty intense)
Posted on 8/5/14 at 3:59 pm to Pettifogger
Linville gorge would be my recommendation
Posted on 8/5/14 at 4:16 pm to hardhead
Linville Gorge seems like the ideal spot.
So what about camping and all of that? Is there a place to just set up camp site, and then I would just do day hikes each day?
Where should I try and set up camp? And would everything I need to see be in close proximity to easily get back to the camp site?
So what about camping and all of that? Is there a place to just set up camp site, and then I would just do day hikes each day?
Where should I try and set up camp? And would everything I need to see be in close proximity to easily get back to the camp site?
Posted on 8/5/14 at 4:29 pm to CocoLoco
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Linville Gorge seems like the ideal spot.
So what about camping and all of that? Is there a place to just set up camp site, and then I would just do day hikes each day?
Where should I try and set up camp? And would everything I need to see be in close proximity to easily get back to the camp site?
I've never been very far into the gorge. I've been in winter only, and it was too dicey for me to try and go solo down there.
But, I know you can camp along the rim road, which provides a good base for hikes into the gorge. The road is called Kistler Highway (it's not a highway) and it has a state/county/forest service road designation I can't recall. It may be popular in the summer, I'd guess, as it had several takers last time I was there during a pretty cold spell in Feb. It's not paved for the most part, so bring an appropriate vehicle. You won't need 4wd, but it would help.
I'm sure there is camping in the gorge, but I don't know a ton about where you'd set up.
Another spot that is less adventurous that came to mind is the Three Forks area along the Noontootla Creek in Georgia's Chattahoochee National Forest. There are great and remote car camping sites along the creek that make for easy jaunts to the AT. It's known for fly fishing, but it's great hiking and camping too. Just something to keep on the radar
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