Hiking Near Me in Franklin, nc
Gorges State Park
976 Grassy Ridge Road, Sapphire, NC
Gorges State Park is set in the midst of plunging waterfalls, rugged river gorges, sheer rock walls and a high concentration of rare species, and exploration of this unique environment often... Read More
Blue Ridge Parkway
Starts in Asheville 47.6 Miles, Asheville, NC
About the Blue Ridge Parkway
Outstanding scenery and recreational opportunities make the Blue Ridge Parkway one of the most visited sections of the National Park... Read More
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 State Highway 128, Burnsville, NC
One of those places that stand apart from the ordinary, Mount Mitchell’s dramatic summit is the highest point east of the Mississippi at 6,684 feet and was inspiration for one of the nation’s... Read More
Sugar Mountain Resort
1009 Sugar Mountain Drive, Banner Elk, NC
About Us:
Sugar Mountain Resort's 10,000 square foot refrigerated outdoor ice skating rink is located adjacent to parking lot D and the Tubing Park.Nestled between the... Read More
Beech Mountain Resort
403-A Beech Mountain Parkway, Banner Elk, NC
Beech Mountain is the highest town in Eastern America and an ideal vacation spot in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. Our elevation (5,506 feet) sets us apart 12 months a... Read More
Grandfather Mountain Trail
Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville, NC
Towering almost 6,000 feet, this massive mountain presents visitors with the region’s premier and most ecologically diverse nature preserve. At this sanctuary known for the 360-degree views... Read More
South Mountains State Park
3001 South Mountain Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC
In one of the state’s most rugged areas, South Mountains State Park features elevations to 3,000 feet, an 80-foot waterfall, mountain streams and more than 40 miles of trails for hikers,... Read More
Moses Cone Memorial Park
Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 294, Blowing Rock, NC
Come See Mountain Crafts in a Gilded Age Mansion
With abundant natural beauty at the Moses Cone estate, the Southern Highland Craft Guild bridges the landscape with its people in a... Read More
Crowders Mountain State Park
522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, NC
Companion peaks at Crowders Mountain State Park—The Pinnacle and Crowders Mountain—offer challenging hikes, towering cliffs and 25-mile views of the surrounding piedmont. Eleven trails range... Read More
New River State Park
358 New River State Park Road, Laurel Springs, NC
The New River was named a National Wild and Scenic River in 1976 and it wildly winds through some of the best North Carolina mountain scenery. New River State Park is base camp for exploration... Read More
Lake Norman State Park
759 State Park Road, Troutman, NC
Lake Norman State Park, on the largest manmade lake in North Carolina, boasts one of the region’s more popular mountain biking network, offering 30.5 miles of single-track trail. Nearby are a... Read More
Stone Mountain State Park
3042 Frank Parkway, Roaring Gap, NC
The massive granite dome at Stone Mountain State Park keeps watch on park visitors enjoying nearly every type of outdoor activity – camping, hiking, climbing, fishing, picnicking, horseback... Read More
Morrow Mountain State Park
49104 Morrow Mountain Road, Albemarle, NC
Choose an adventure at Morrow Mountain State Park, whether it’s hiking, camping, paddling, fishing, horseback riding, swimming or just taking in scenery on one of the highest points in the... Read More
Hanging Rock State Park
1790 Hanging Rock Park Road, Danbury, NC
Since its creation as a 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps project, Hanging Rock State Park has offered the best of a traditional outdoor experience with 73-site campground, picnic grounds,... Read More
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
625 Virginia Cates Road, Hillsborough, NC
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area offers a quick escape into nature with its three miles of trail exploring riverside forests, bluffs reaching to the highest point in the area and... Read More
Carvers Creek State Park
2505 Long Valley Road, Spring Lake, NC
Amenities at the relatively new Carvers Creek State Park have centered on Long Valley Farm, the historic retreat of a Rockefeller family member, as the park continues to develop recreation... Read More
Eno River State Park
6101 Cole Mill Road, Durham, NC
Eno River State Park—like its namesake—flows near urban areas of Durham and Orange counties with five scattered access areas, each just minutes from town amenities. The Eno River’s waters roll... Read More
