USA
DifficultCoal Heritage Trail Switchback Ridge
Steep mining road to coal camp ruins and gorge views
Feature: Scenic
USA
EasyNew River Gorge Coal Mining Heritage Trail
Coal country's industrial ghosts with epic views
USA
ModerateMonongahela National Forest Road 75 Dolly Sods Circuit
Subarctic wilderness in the heart of Appalachia
North Carolina
ModerateWayah Bald Motor Road to Wilson Lick Ranger Station
Fire towers and forgotten ranger stations in the Nantahala
North Carolina
DifficultForest Service Road 816A Rough Ridge Wilderness Loop
Granite ledges and creek crossings near Grandfather Mountain
North Carolina
ModerateBlueridge Parkway Rough Ridge Access Road
Backdoor to Blue Ridge Parkway's crown jewel
North Carolina
ModerateOuter Banks Portsmouth Island Vehicle Ferry Route
Ghost town barrier island accessible by ferry
North Carolina
DifficultForest Service Road 479 Mount Pleasant Ridge Loop
Technical granite climb to radio tower views
North Carolina
ExpertForest Service Road 816 Linville Falls Gorge Access
Expert descent into ancient gorge wilderness
North Carolina
ModerateWarrior Creek Road to Dark Ridge
Technical creek crossings and ridge camping