Your favorite 100 miles in the South

[blue indian]

Looking for some ideas of places to walk this fall. Got about a week off. I'd like to keep it in the South to maximize the driving to hiking ratio...whatcha got??

[TNhiker]

sooooooooo many.........


but i think you've been to a vast amount of them...

joyce kilmer...........slickrock..........standing indian............snowbird wilderness.........mount rogers.........cohutta....big frog....

hundred miles along the BMT would cover alot of those areas...

etc etc etc.......


if im around and it fits into my schedule---i may be able to shuttle ya if needed.......

i have shows and other trips planned though........

[Last Call]

Buffalo River Trail in Arkansas....Black Creek Trail in Mississippi.....Savage Gulf, South Cumberland, TN....

[blue indian]

sooooooooo many.........


but i think you've been to a vast amount of them...

joyce kilmer...........slickrock..........standing indian............snowbird wilderness.........mount rogers.........cohutta....big frog....

hundred miles along the BMT would cover alot of those areas...

etc etc etc.......


if im around and it fits into my schedule---i may be able to shuttle ya if needed.......

i have shows and other trips planned though........

Ive hit most of those...except the snowbirds and mnt rogers..

Ill keep you in mind if I end up in one of those areas. Thanks man!

[Last Call]

The Foothills Trail....roughly76 miles along the border of North and South Carolina, Chattooga River, but can extend to Caesar's Head or Jones Gap for more miles.....

[blue indian]

The Foothills Trail....roughly76 miles along the border of North and South Carolina, Chattooga River, but can extend to Caesar's Head or Jones Gap for more miles.....

Yes! Might have to thru hike this one..

[KCNC]

Yes! Might have to thru hike this one..

I have no direct knowledge but I've heard that the Foothills Trail shouldn't be underestimated. I look forward to tackling it one day.

[saltysack]

I have no direct knowledge but I've heard that the Foothills Trail shouldn't be underestimated. I look forward to tackling it one day.

Definitely worth doing....great trail...similar difficulty to NC AT terrain maybe slightly easier....I did in a little over 3 days....hope to do it again this winter....


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[KCNC]

The Foothills Trail....roughly76 miles along the border of North and South Carolina, Chattooga River, but can extend to Caesar's Head or Jones Gap for more miles.....

For reference, my new Nat Geo Pisgah District Map indicates Foothills is now 105 miles.

[Yodabear]

Bartram trail in nc anyone ever hike it?

[blue indian]

Bartram trail in nc anyone ever hike it?

One of my favorite overnight hikes is on the Bartram. I call it my "secret spot". One of the best views around

[map man]

On the AT, Allen Gap to US19E is 105 miles with Erwin halfway along as a convenient resupply point. This segment has Blackstaff Cliffs, Big Bald, Beauty Spot and Roan Highlands among its scenic highlights.

[blue indian]

On the AT, Allen Gap to US19E is 105 miles with Erwin halfway along as a convenient resupply point. This segment has Blackstaff Cliffs, Big Bald, Beauty Spot and Roan Highlands among its scenic highlights.

Hiked thru here last year, but it was so cool that I might just do it again!

[ZombieDust66]

On the AT, Allen Gap to US19E is 105 miles with Erwin halfway along as a convenient resupply point. This segment has Blackstaff Cliffs, Big Bald, Beauty Spot and Roan Highlands among its scenic highlights.

Did Beauty Spot to 19E in June. Very nice.


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[Gambit McCrae]

The Sheltowee is roughly 317 miles, give or take 10 miles. I have been exploring around the southern terminus and man does this area have a lot to offer, especially around the Honey creek loop area. And I know it continues on up to leatherwood ford, following the cliffs for about 10 miles of open scenery. Heading up past blue heron, yamacraw etc etc.

[illabelle]

The Sheltowee is roughly 317 miles, give or take 10 miles. I have been exploring around the southern terminus and man does this area have a lot to offer, especially around the Honey creek loop area. And I know it continues on up to leatherwood ford, following the cliffs for about 10 miles of open scenery. Heading up past blue heron, yamacraw etc etc.

Indeed! Honey Creek is our all-time favorite dayhike. Really enjoyed exploring the Crack-in-the-Rock up near Blue Heron. The canyons and cliffs and caves are so different from the terrain of the Smokies!

[grubbster]

I have been exploring around the southern terminus and man does this area have a lot to offer, especially around the Honey creek loop area. And I know it continues on up to leatherwood ford, following the cliffs for about 10 miles of open scenery. Heading up past blue heron, yamacraw etc etc.

Been poking around this area as well. Have to give a +1.

[blue indian]

The Sheltowee is roughly 317 miles, give or take 10 miles. I have been exploring around the southern terminus and man does this area have a lot to offer, especially around the Honey creek loop area. And I know it continues on up to leatherwood ford, following the cliffs for about 10 miles of open scenery. Heading up past blue heron, yamacraw etc etc.

Interesting. Any links to good guides or maps?

It may be a little far for me though. Id rather not spend 5+ hours in the car one way

[grubbster]

Interesting. Any links to good guides or maps?

It may be a little far for me though. Id rather not spend 5+ hours in the car one way

Here is a nice interactive map. https://www.sheltoweetrace.com/hike/

[blue indian]

Here is a nice interactive map. https://www.sheltoweetrace.com/hike/

Cool, thanks.