Cruising through western NC. Where to go? (1 Viewer)

[AbodeOnTheRoad]

I'm going to be in Asheville next Friday with my new-to-me 80 series. We're making a loop from Florida on Thursday to Asheville and need to be in Atlanta by Saturday morning. We are hoping to do some hiking while we're in town and I'd also like to hit some fire roads (no serious offroad just yet) or just cool back roads that are a fun drive or have a nice view.

I see Chattahoochee and Nantahala National Forests are basically between ATL and Asheville, so if I venture off the highway I'm guessing there are some great places to check out in there.

If you can recommend any roads to try and hit or some trails to hike, we would appreciate the tips.

 

[weejub]

So you have one day of driving or two with an overnight somewhere?

 

[AbodeOnTheRoad]

Overnighting in Asheville on Thursday. We have most of the day Friday to explore, but we need to be back in Atlanta by 9am Saturday.

 

[weejub]

Couple ideas - I haven't done all of this:

North Route: Head west hit the BRP here/there - - and take it to the Heintooga trail, then come down through Mingo Falls. A little hiking there. Come on down through Dillard GA.

Gorges Route: You could do the BRP down to Brevard. Hike to some waterfalls on the way. Take old 64. Hit Gorges. Hike there.


Some highlights via Google Maps:

Folk Art Center: Google Maps
Pisgah Inn (great overlook, average food): Google Maps
Heintooga Trail Entrance: Google Maps
Mingo Falls: Google Maps
Sliding Rock: Google Maps
Gorges State Park: Google Maps
Nantahala Outdoor Center (further West): Google Maps

 

[AbodeOnTheRoad]

This is awesome. Thanks Weejub!

 

[NC LX]

I'm going to be in Asheville next Friday with my new-to-me 80 series. We're making a loop from Florida on Thursday to Asheville and need to be in Atlanta by Saturday morning. We are hoping to do some hiking while we're in town and I'd also like to hit some fire roads (no serious offroad just yet) or just cool back roads that are a fun drive or have a nice view.

I see Chattahoochee and Nantahala National Forests are basically between ATL and Asheville, so if I venture off the highway I'm guessing there are some great places to check out in there.

If you can recommend any roads to try and hit or some trails to hike, we would appreciate the tips.

Since you’ll be between Asheville and Atlanta Look into the Georgia traverse. It’s north Georgia. Beautiful scenery and well maintained fire roads.

 

[AbodeOnTheRoad]

The Georgia Traverse looks good too. Since it's primarily east/west, I may not get to hit much of it, but it's clear there are some good spots to see. I wish I had more time...

Theres an excellent website dedicated to the Georgia Traverse. www.georgiaoverland.com

 

[izzyandsue]

Georgia Traverse Overland Trail

Jocassee Gorges area

Gorges State Park/ Chestnut Mtn Road

 

[jamesurq]

Just did Catawba falls in the Asheville area. A great little hike to the falls. Our hike involved young women changing their clothes in front of us. Which is Asheville appropriate

 

[RedHeadedStepChild]

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