9.6 mile hike minutes from downtown Johnson City to 40′ Pinnacle Mountain Fire Tower for amazing views on the back-side of Buffalo Mountain.

Exploring the Appalachian Highlands and Beyond
Exploring the Appalachian Highlands and Beyond

9.6 mile hike minutes from downtown Johnson City to 40′ Pinnacle Mountain Fire Tower for amazing views on the back-side of Buffalo Mountain.

Martin Creek Falls is a beautiful hidden-gem 20′ waterfall near Erwin town limits.

Located 10 minutes from downtown Bristol. This Park has walking and hiking trails, a waterfall, and family-friendly activities.

Wonderful group of trails to explore at Buffalo Mountain Park less than 10 minutes from downtown Johnson City.

Coon Den Falls is a 4 mile hike along the Appalachian Trail to a 60 foot waterfall outside of Hampton, Tennessee.

Unique, easy Phipps Bend Trail travels along the Holston River with beautiful wetlands and views of an abandoned nuclear reactor facility.

When we are looking for a fast, relatively easy hike, not too far off the interstate, the Nolichucky Ridge Cliff Hike (or Cliff Ridge, as we call it) is always the one we default to.

Hiking the Chimney Rocks Trail provides beautiful views of the oxbow at Weaver’s Bend on the French Broad River, unmatched locally for its uniqueness.

Two easy hikes in the Bristol area. Both of these trails are great for beginners and families. There are plenty of options for picnics and fishing!