Wonderful 6.4 mile hike on the Overmountain Victory trail and the AT to a very unique Scottish-like terrain on Yellow Mountain bald.
Elk River Falls
Quick 5 minute walk to 50′ Elk River Falls, but can be combined with 100′ Jones Falls and 35′ Splash Dam Falls for a 5.5 mile hike on the AT.
Coon Den Falls
Coon Den Falls is a 4 mile hike along the Appalachian Trail to a 60 foot waterfall outside of Hampton, Tennessee.
Nolichucky Ridge Cliff (Cliff Ridge) Hike
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.
Indian Grave Gap to Overlook
While Indian Grave Gap is most well known for the hike on the AT up to Beauty Spot, there’s more to explore in the other direction that deserves a visit. If you want the views of Beauty Spot, but want complete seclusion, this is the hike for you.
Little Rock Knob
Little Rock Knob is Andy’s favorite local hike. It’s a 4.5 mile roundtrip hike on the Appalachian Trail leading to a rocky overlook of the valley below.
Sam’s Gap to Big Bald
Sometimes I take for granted how lucky we are to have the Appalachian Trail right in our backyard. I often default to the same couple of AT hikes, but with hundreds of miles accessible within an hour or so, I’ve been trying to explore some new sections! Sam’s Gap to Big Bald is a section I have heard about a couple times over the years.