Hiking Trails and Trips
Trips
Blue Ridge Parkway 169 - Black Ridge Trail
trip was actually 8miles.
This was a very strenuous hike. We parked at the 309 OVA parking by the river and hiked south to the Buttermilk trailhead where the fun began. We hiked a little to far and ended up at hang glider. Which the view was awesome for this area. We backtracked and made our way to Morgan Trail but somehow got lost. The trail gets really close to the OVA trail and one is supposed to...
Distance, one way: from Dunraven Pass, 3.1 miles (5 km); from Chittenden Road, 2.5 miles (4 km)Estimated time: 3–6 hours Difficulty: strenuous; 1,400 feet (425 m) vertical rise Trailheads: Dunraven Pass, 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north of Canyon Junction; Chittenden Road, 10.3 miles (16.5 km) north of Canyon JunctionStarting at either trailhead, you ascend Mt. Washburn on a wide trail with spectacular views. Look for bighorn sheep (keep your distance) and wildflowers. Stay on the trail to avoid destroying fragile alpine vegetation. At the...
Distance, round trip: 5 miles (8.3 km) or 7 miles (11.2 km)Difficulty: easyTrailheads:Short route—Park 1 mile (1.5 km) south of Midway Geyser Basin, cross the steel bridge and walk 1 mile (1.5 km) to the trailhead.Long route—park at the end of Fountain Flat Dr. and walk 13⁄4 miles (2.8 km) to the trailhead.The trail travels through young forest 1.6 miles (2.6 km) to the 200-foot (61 m) falls. Continue 0.65 miles (1.05 km) past the falls through a wet...
Yellowstone - LEWIS RIVER CHANNEL / DOGSHEAD LOOP
West Thumb, Wyoming, United States
Hiking | 11.3 miles
Hiking | 11.3 miles
Trailhead: Approximately 5 miles (8 km) south of the Grant Village intersection, just north of Lewis Lake on west side of road.This trail gives you a feel for Yellowstone’s backcountry. Hike through forest to the colorful waters of the Lewis River Channel. Look for eagles and ospreys fishing for trout in the shallow waters. Turn around here for the shorter trip or continue on a loop trail that takes you to Shoshone Lake and returns...
One can start driving to the trail head from Linville, NC or from the BLue Ridge Parkway and take (SR 1511) Roseboro Rd south. It's several miles past the BRP down this narrow treacherous road. After the hike continue south and head to Edgemont and Mortimer where people still live. YOu can take Highway 90 which is a gravel road back to Lenoir or head to Globe Rd and drive that gravel road...
We got soaked on this hike!! Had to turn around and head back to Mt Collin's Shelter. After settling in and beginning to cook dinner, rangers come in and take 11 of us away b/c they were closing the shelter due to bear activity!!! Awesome timing!! This was around 7PM so not much time to make it to Double Spring shelter...
Start at the end of the Smokemont Campground. You can go up Chasteen and check out a small cascade. Continue on to Smokemont Loop.
If you are on the NC side, stop at Peter's Pancakes & Waffles for the backpackers pancakes! Start the trail going towards Charlies Bunion unless you want a LONG hike up via Dry Sluice Gap. The hike from Kephart to the AT was not that bad... It was a 14 mile hike. Get to Charlie's Bunion early! Listen carefully while at Charlie's Bunion, you may hear some wolves!!
