The only problem is that it's also heavily visited. I'm not sure that I'd find the kind of solitude I'm searching for if I head there. The main draw for me is that it is packed with waterfalls, many of which I have not seen yet. So I may go in that direction.
One nice thing about western North Carolina--there is no shortage of amazingly beautiful places to see.
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| This was a campsite I scoped out last year in March. For possible use in warmer weather (such as now). My only problem is that this area might get crowded with other hikers and campers. |
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| The gorgeous Wild & Scenic Wilson Creek. |
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| No tweaking of lighting or colors. The water there really is that clear. And deceptively deep because of its clarity. |
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| This is me at Harper Creek Falls. Near the campsite I posted above. |
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| The trails in the Wilson Creek area are extremely well engineered and well maintained. Also, signed so that I don't have to worry about wandering off down the wrong route. |
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| This is at Hunt Fish Falls. There's a great campsite at the top of the falls. But, again, it's super-popular and I'd probably have company, which I don't want. |
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| This mountain is called Tanawha. Better known by its Anglo name of Grandfather Mountain. This is also the headwaters of Wilson Creek. |
2 comments:
Maybe you should try Spaniard Mountain in Georgia.
I couldn't find any ground level photos of that area on google images, so not many people go there.
There is a nice campground not far from that mountain. I can't remember the name.
You might be able to find the 300 year old oaks that Jess Riddle cored.
If I had more time I would hit that area. But I only have three days. Going there would mean that I'd spend the lion's share of two of those three days behind the wheel.
I generally hunt for places that are within a two to three hour drive. That way I can leave early and arrive at a trail head by ten a.m. at the latest. After, I'm not facing a long drive at the end of a hike.
But I do need to go back to the mountains of north Georgia. I haven't been in years.
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