ClubWIKI:TopsList

Here's our "top x (why constrain ourselves to a certain number?)" page with each groups individual suggestions in a loose descending order.

Day hike (non-AT)

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Day hike (AT)

• Carver's_Gap_to_US19E

Family/Beginner hike

• Doe River Gorge - follow an old railroad bed through two tunnels along Doe River.
• Lakeside Trail - hike around Bays Mtn reservior and into animal habitat area
• Twin Pinnacles or Rhododendron Trail at Grayson Highlands State Park in Aug-Sept for huckleberries (and ponies!)
• Warriors Path State Park - All of their trails with the exception of Devil's Backbone are good for quick family hikes

One night backpacking

• Carver's Gap to US19E

Multiple nights backpacking

• ???

Waterfall

• ???

View/Scenic Overlook

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Seasonal

Unique things to see (or eat!) that depend on the time of year

• Catawba Rhododendron
  • Grassy Ridge - When?
  • Rhododenron Gardens - June
• Ramps
  • On the way to Overmountain Barn Shelter in April
• Huckleberry/Blueberry
  • Grayson Highlands State Park - When?
  • On Roan balds on way to Grassy Ridge - Late August to mid September
• Blackberry/raspberry
  • Sinking Waters - Late June and July
  • Fall Creek Loop Trail - Late June and July
• Fall Color (October)
  • (where?)