Hike to stunning views from the Standing Indian Mountain summit on the Appalachian Trail, climbing from Deep Gap and the Standing Indian AT shelter near Franklin, NC.
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Hike to Roan High Knob on the Appalachian Trail from Carvers Gap, climbing through a mossy, fir-filled forest to beautiful Roan Mountain views.
Hike the Pickens Nose Trail through a beautiful rhododendron forest to exceptional views from a craggy summit near the Appalachian Trail and Franklin, NC.
Hike the Big Laurel Falls Trail to a gorgeous waterfall beneath abundant rhododendron in North Carolina’s Nantahala National Forest.
Hike the Cloudland Trail at Roan Mountain to two overlooks at Roan High Bluff, catching stunning summit views and trailing through a lush, high-elevation forest.
Stroll Asheville’s charming downtown on the Urban Trail, a free self-guided walking tour that explores the city’s history, notable residents, architecture & local art.
Who yields to whom? What if we’re hiking in a large group? How can I help preserve the wilderness while I’m having fun out there? Here’s a few of our tips for trail etiquette while exploring the South’s great outdoors.
The Leave No Trace principles are simple but important: leave the places you visit outdoors the same, or better, than you left them. Asheville Trails is an official Leave No Trace partner, and we practice these easy steps on every hiking, camping and backpacking trip.
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