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Ingles Field Gap

~1 min drive

A hard 1.08-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee connecting to trail #135 and FS491, ideal for experienced hikers seeking a challenging short hike.

North Boundary

~3 min drive

A moderate 10-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee with varied terrain connecting to multiple regional trails.

Bad Fork

~6 min drive

A strenuous 3.45-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee featuring gravel access road hiking, connected to the Mountains to Sea Trail system.

Wolf Branch

~3 min drive

An easy 2.46-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee featuring natural ground and rocky sections.

Spencer Gap

~8 min drive

A 9.45-mile out-and-back trail in North Carolina with 1610 ft elevation gain and hard difficulty.

North Mills River

~7 min drive

A hard 3.30-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee connecting to Bent Creek Experimental Forest and the South Mills River system.

Bear Branch

~7 min drive

Easy 2.36-mile out-and-back trail in North Carolina with 604 ft elevation gain.

Laurel Mountain

~11 min drive

A 13.74-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee connected to the Blue Ridge Parkway system.

Big Creek

~8 min drive

An easy 5.66-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee with rocky surfaces, perfect for casual hikers.

Wash Creek

~7 min drive

An easy 1.60-mile out-and-back walk along an old road bed in Tennessee, connecting to the Trace Ridge trail system.