Weekend Gem: Unicoi Crest Lollypop Loop
When social isolation is the name of the game, North Carolina has miles and miles of quiet trails crossing this great state. Get away from the crowds in the Smokies on the other side of Fontana on this 31 mile route. It gives the traveler a good mix of isolated river and ridge line […]
Momentous Adventures: Cosby to Cataloochee Figure 8 Loop
This 67.2 mile loop is amazing! From viewpoints on Balsam Mtn, the BMT, Cataloochee Divide and the A.T. that stretch out for more miles than seem conceivable to the isolated river valleys of Swallow and Palmer where spring has taken recent roots as the winter slides away. I would like to add that this has […]
Momentous Adventures: Gregory with Hannah and Ace Gap Loop
This fantastic 56 mile loop has the goods, a huge Bald, lots of ridge walking with open view points, remote river valleys teaming with wildlife. Some of the trails are mostly flat and easy going while other climbs like up to Gregory Bald or the accent to gain Rich Mtn’s ridgeline are quite challenging. The […]