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Hiking the Highlands

Journey to delightful trails, inspiring overlooks and refreshing swimming holes in the Appalachian range

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Bottom Creek

Pristine Waters At Bottom Creek Gorge

The Bottom Creek Gorge Preserve in Montgomery County, Va., contains more than 5 miles of trails and the second-highest waterfall in the state.

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Cloudland Canyon

West Rim Loop Trail

A hike through Cloudland Canyon State Park reveals spectacular views of the southern Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Giants of the Smokies

Exploring the old-growth forest at Albright Grove.

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Grandfather Mountain

Summiting Grandfather Mountain

On this classic Western North Carolina hike, hikers can see a fantastic view of the cliffside profile for which Grandfather Mountain is named.

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Forested mountain view

Exploring Old Growth Forest in Historic Harlan County

Kentucky’s Harlan County, perhaps best known for its mining history, is also home to a wonderful old-growth forest preserve with several hiking trails.

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