#1.
Jenkins Meadow, North Carolina
In most forests, you may see an old-growth tree every once in a while that causes you to stop in your tracks, crane your neck, and let loose an exclamatory, Wow! In the storied Joyce Kilmer Memoria... More on Trails
Great short day hike for family. Easy trail with plenty of things to look a More on Trails

#2.
Robbinsville, North Carolina
This scenic 36-mile road stretches from the mountains of North ... More on TripAdvisor
One of the most beautiful rides in the eastern USA, but you better be in go More on Trails

#3.
Robbinsville, North Carolina
Part of the Nantahala National Forest, this recreational lake consists of 3,000 ... More on TripAdvisor
The Forest Service owns most of the property around the lake so it is clean , pristine, and uncrowded. More on TripAdvisor

#4.
Robbinsville NC 28771
Inscription. length 2365 feet, height 480 feet, Built by TVA 1942-1945 as a unit of its multi-purpose system of dams. , Location. 35° 27.115′ N, 83° 48.09′ W. Marker is near Fontana Village, North Carolina, in ... More on HMDB

#5.
Robbinsville, North Carolina
Beautiful cabin only minutes away from Fontana Lake, Nantahala Gorge, Tsali Recreation Area and Appalachian Trail. Vaulted ceiling, ... More on Visitnc.com
This is a very easy route to some high altitude views. It seems as if the forest road is almost level as you gradually climb from Stecoah Gap along the side of the Cheoah Bald to a grassy vantage p... More on Trails

#6.
205 Wears Valley Road Townsend, TN 37882
Enjoy a fun-filled day in Townsend TUBING down one of the most scenic rivers in the Smokies. Two outposts t... More on uptake_content
I 100% recommend River Rat because of their very nice facilities, nice tubes, nice staff and fun time! More on TripAdvisor

#7.
Tennessee
Although you must cross a road during this excursion, the trails on this hike are lightly used, offering a pleasantly undulating loop with very little climbing for such a mountainous setting. First... More on Trails
This was a bery excellent trail. I hiked it during an 18 mile day hike and More on Trails

#8.
22 Needmore Rd, Bryson City, North Carolina

#9.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee
This wide paved trail is very heavily traveled for the first 1.3 miles until it reaches the 75-foot Laurel ... More on Trails
We took this trail because we had heard it was child friendly, and since we were hiking with our 4 year o... More on igougo

#10.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, TN
It doesnt get much better than this. Every able person who visits the Smokies needs to make this hike at least once. If continuing the 2.7 miles from the bluffs to Mt. LeConte, Id rate this the bes... More on Trails
As the trail begins it crosses over Alum Cave Creek twice. The bridges that span this beautiful creek make wonderful opportunities ... More on igougo
