Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
Top Spots in and near Mouth of Wilson
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Shady Valley, Tennessee
First, from the parking lot, there is a trail which climbs up to walk on top of the rock. The top of the rock is narrow, but has hand rails to hold on to. Once finished walking on top of the rock, cross the road (be extremely careful) and walk away from the tunnel. Here is a good angle to take a...
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Marion, Virginia
Hungry Mother State Park is located in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains in Southern Virginia. Located inside the state park is the Lake Trail Loop that winds itself around the man-made reservoir and the park. Hikers can access the trail in numerous locations throughout the park but the easies...
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Sparta, North Carolina
Before you head out, check the status of the Blue Ridge Parkway (it periodically closes during the winter).
The entire Bluff Mountain Trail is a 7.1 mile trail that traverses the Doughton Park Area along the Blue Ridge Parkway. To do this particular hike, park at the bathrooms in the Doughton P...
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Todd, North Carolina
5.0
3.8 mi
/ 1000 ft gain
There are no bathrooms at the trailhead, so if needed, drive a little past it to the park bathrooms on the left. Park at the summit trailhead and start your hike on the new gravel path. The trail gains 1000 ft in elevation in just under 2 miles so take your time if need be - and bring plenty of w...
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Hays, North Carolina
A treasure in North Carolina that doesn't get as much attention as it should, Doughton Park has some of the best trails around. It is the largest park operated by the Blue Ridge Parkway and has over 30 miles of trails available.
The parking area for the Basin Creek Trail is small, but rarely cro...
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Purlear, North Carolina
5.0
0.86 mi
/ 220 ft gain
Cascades Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Deep Gap, North Carolina.
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Traphill, North Carolina
This is a strenuous 4.5 mile hike beginning from the Lower Parking Lot in Stone Mountain State Park (for a 5.2 mile hike, begin at the Upper Parking Lot). From the lot, take the trail by the bathroom. Keep right at the first trail intersection, then left at the second trail intersection to stay ...
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Traphill, North Carolina
This easy 3.0 mile hike begins at the Lower Trailhead Parking Lot at Stone Mountain State Park and includes a 400' ascent to two granite outcrops with nice views. This hike can be combined with the Stone Mountain Loop hike for a 6.5 mile strenuous hike.From the parking lot, walk towards the strea...
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Saltville, Virginia
Park at the parking lot at the crest of Clinch Mountain at Hayters Gap on Rt. 80, and walk along the road (Raven Ridge Road) behind the gate. The trail is fairly easy with minimum elevation gain and follows an old road bed almost the whole way. Be sure to keep to the left when the road splits and...
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Wytheville, Virginia
The hike to High Rocks begins at a gravel parking lot up a long winding road, seems like forever but really is only mile or two past the quarry when your turn onto the road.
The out-and-back hike begins by passing through the two large boulders near the back of the parking lot. The trail leads d...
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Bristol, Tennessee
Little Oak is a campground in Sullivan County, TN in the Cherokee National Forrest. There are 69 campsites located in three separate sections of the campground. Each section has a vault toilet and there is a shower house for the whole campground. There is a host in each section to help ensure you...
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Elizabethton, Tennessee
5.0
2.44 mi
/ 1302 ft gain
Flint Mill Trail is an approximately 2.4 mile out-and-back trail in the Cherokee National Forrest. The trailhead is located on Flatwoods Road in Elizabethton, TN. The trail has a rather steep incline and is considered challenging. There is a 1,264 foot altitude change from the base to the top . T...
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Bristol, Tennessee
Coming from US-421 turn off on Emmett Rd and keep left to get on Holston View Dam Rd and continue straight on this road by the river. There are parking spaces by the river below the dam and short easy trails to walk on next to the river. You’ll see fly fishers in the river below the dam on early ...
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Bristol, Tennessee
5.0
3.54 mi
/ 869 ft gain
Spillway Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Bristol, Tennessee.
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Elizabethton, Tennessee
From TN 91, turn onto Panhandle Road. Follow Panhandle for 1 mile and park in the parking lot to the left.
Waterfall
Follow the path to your right downwards until you encounter wooden stairs. The main waterfall will be to your right less than .1 mile from the parking lot. There are two other wat...
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