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    Hiking the Blue Ridge Mountains

    Our Five Favorite Trails To Celebrate Year of the Trail 2023 NC

    2023 has been designated Year of the Trail in North Carolina. To celebrate, we're sharing 5 of our favorite local trail…

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    Old Fort Gateway Trails: 6 Miles of Hiking and Biking Paths

    The Old Fort Gateway Trail System officially opened six miles of new multi-use trails to hikers, bikers and horseback r…

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    Take Disc Golf for a Spin at North Cove Leisure Club

    The best place for disc golf in the Blue Ridge Mountains is North Cove Disc Golf & Leisure Club, which has courses desi…

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    Catawba Falls Trail to Close for 2022 & 2023

    The Catawba Falls trail on the Grandfather Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest will close on May 2, 2022, and rem…

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    4 Hot Hikes for Winter in the Blue Ridge

    Winter is a perfect time of year to enjoy unobstructed views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Choose your next hiking adven…

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