Situated in an ecologically rich transitional belt between the Carolina Piedmont and the Blue Ridge, North Carolina’s South Mountains State Park is a wonderland for new backpackers. The largest state park in North Carolina, the protected area is overshadowed by … Read More
Anchored by the remains of a colonial farm, Virginia’s Sky Meadows State Park preserves a patchwork of trail-threaded woodlands and pastures in the Crooked Run Valley, just east of the Blue Ridge. Designated an International Dark Sky Park last year, … Read More
Wilderness State Park
This one is a family-friendly twofer: The 6,015-acre state park combines awesome backcountry adventures and a lift-served ski area with 47 trails, 4,300-foot summits, and 850 feet of vertical drop. Better still, average snowfalls of around 160 inches bring loads … Read More
Balsam Lake Mountain Wild Forest contains more than 13,500 acres of “forever wild” Forest Preserve located at the head of the Beaverkill Valley, an area famous as the cradle of fly fishing in America. Alder Lake is one of the … Read More
General Overview https://conservingcarolina.org/ other suggested hikes Bearwallow Mountain Trail Florence Nature Preserve Norman Wilder Forest Trombatore Trail Weed Patch Mountain Trail Wildcat Rock Trail Trailhead address is 3823 Gerton Highway/Gerton NC Coordinates are 35°28’24.38″N/ 82°19’56.79″W Coordinates are 35.47344°/82.33244° Youngs Mountain … Read More
Southeast of Atlanta. 30-mile rail trail that connects Panola Mountain State Park and Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area.
Explore the stunning fall lake scenery by boat or land. Smith Mountain Lake State Park has three hiking trails ranging from half a mile to three miles long. Trails weave through the park’s various features, including hardwood forests, pine forests, secluded coves … Read More
If you decide on a road trip to see the fall leaves when you stay at Douthat State Park, you might want to add Falling Spring Falls to your list. Trip Advisor calls it the number 1 out of 4 Top … Read More
If you’re visiting for the day or spending a few nights, you’ll want to hike the Guest Lodge Trail to the Ross Camp Trail, and if you’re an experienced hiker, tack on the Mountain Top Trail at Douthat State Park for a … Read More