Wildcat Rock TrailTemporarily closed
A longtime local favorite that's still closed after Helene damage, with no reopening date announced yet. we'll flip this the moment it's back open.
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Old Fort Gateway Trails
A fast-growing trail network in the mountains above Old Fort, with a big new stretch of hiking and biking singletrack that opened in 2025. It's about 30 to 35 minutes out, and a lot quieter than the parkway.
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Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
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