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Johnson Farm at Peaks of Otter

Combine a walk to the farm with a trek over Harkening Hill and you have a 3.9-mile walk full of history and discovery.

Buffalo Mountain

The great hike near Johnson City, Tennessee features great views and several side trails. But beware the rogue grouse that attacked this hiker.

Trails of Beech Mountain

The North Carolina development —highest town east of the Mississippi—has about 30 miles of trails.

Elakala Falls Trek

The popular Blackwater Falls State Park has another falls. Here’s a 5.5-mile circuit to include this little-visited spot.

Rivermist/Monocacy River Trail

Longtime readers of Blue Ridge Country know that Frederick is one of my favorite Maryland cities. It’s one of the most viable and vibrant in the state and there are many reasons why.

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Johnson Farm at Peaks of Otter

Combine a walk to the farm with a trek over Harkening Hill and you have a 3.9-mile walk full of history and discovery.
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Buffalo Mountain

The great hike near Johnson City, Tennessee features great views and several side trails. But beware the rogue grouse that attacked this hiker.
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Trails of Beech Mountain

The North Carolina development —highest town east of the Mississippi—has about 30 miles of trails.
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Elakala Falls Trek

The popular Blackwater Falls State Park has another falls. Here’s a 5.5-mile circuit to include this little-visited spot.
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Rivermist/Monocacy River Trail

Longtime readers of Blue Ridge Country know that Frederick is one of my favorite Maryland cities. It’s one of the most viable and vibrant in the state and there are many reasons why.
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