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Finger Lakes Trail: Watkins Glen — Watkins Glen, NY

Few trails in New York rival the drama of Finger Lakes Trail: Watkins Glen — a 4.5-mile route through geological spectacle that has been carved over millennia into one of the region's most striking natural corridors. Starting from the trailhead at Watkins Glen, NY, the path takes hikers into deep...

July 9, 2026
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Adirondacks: Cascade Mountain — Keene, New York

Adirondacks: Cascade Mountain is one of New York's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 4.8 miles of challenging terrain with 1940 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Keene, NY, making it accessible from nearby...

July 9, 2026
Roaring Brook Falls Trail — Keene Valley, New York
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Roaring Brook Falls Trail — Keene Valley, New York

Few trails in New York rival the drama of Roaring Brook Falls Trail — a 4.0-mile route through geological spectacle that has been carved over millennia into one of the region's most striking natural corridors. Starting from the trailhead at Keene Valley, NY, the path takes hikers into deep rock...

July 9, 2026
Black Balsam Knob Loop — Waynesville, North Carolina
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Black Balsam Knob Loop — Waynesville, North Carolina

Black Balsam Knob Loop is one of North Carolina's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 3.2 miles of challenging terrain with 900 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Blue Ridge Parkway, Waynesville, NC, making it...

July 9, 2026
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Linville Gorge Wilderness: Shortoff Mountain — Nebo, NC

Linville Gorge Wilderness: Shortoff Mountain is one of North Carolina's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 7.0 miles of challenging terrain with 1800 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Nebo, NC, making it...

July 9, 2026
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Clingmans Dome Trail — Great Smoky Mountains, NC/TN

Clingmans Dome Trail is one of North Carolina's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 1.8 miles of challenging terrain with 600 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Great Smoky Mountains NP, NC, making it accessible...

July 9, 2026
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Mount Mitchell Summit Trail — Burnsville, North Carolina

Mount Mitchell Summit Trail is one of North Carolina's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 5.6 miles of challenging terrain with 2100 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Burnsville, NC, making it accessible from...

July 9, 2026
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Blue Ridge Parkway: Rough Ridge Loop — Blowing Rock, NC

Blue Ridge Parkway: Rough Ridge Loop is one of North Carolina's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 2.6 miles of challenging terrain with 600 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Blowing Rock, NC, making it...

July 9, 2026
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Chimney Rock: Exclamation Point Trail — Chimney Rock, NC

Chimney Rock: Exclamation Point Trail is one of North Carolina's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 3.5 miles of challenging terrain with 1200 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Chimney Rock, NC, making it...

July 9, 2026
DuPont State Forest MTB — Cedar Mountain, North Carolina
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DuPont State Forest MTB — Cedar Mountain, North Carolina

DuPont State Forest MTB is one of North Carolina's premier mountain biking destinations, serving up 16.0 miles of purpose-built singletrack with 1500 feet of climbing spread across terrain that rewards both technical riders and those looking to build their skills. Located at Cedar Mountain, NC, the

July 9, 2026
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Nantahala NF: Standing Indian Loop — Franklin, NC

Nantahala NF: Standing Indian Loop is one of North Carolina's most rewarding hiking destinations, offering 9.2 miles of challenging terrain with 2200 feet of elevation gain through some of the region's most dramatic high-country scenery. The trailhead is located Franklin, NC, making it accessible...

July 9, 2026
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South Mountains State Park: High Shoals Falls Loop — Morganton, NC

Few trails in North Carolina rival the drama of South Mountains State Park: High Shoals Falls Loop — a 2.7-mile route through geological spectacle that has been carved over millennia into one of the region's most striking natural corridors. Starting from the trailhead at Morganton, NC, the path...

July 9, 2026

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