Hiking the Watauga River and Cherokee National Forest

You can hike around the cabins or go to a trail close by Watauga Lake and the Watauga River, as well as in the Cherokee National Forest, part of the Appalachian Mountains.

Hiking trails along the water and up into the hills. Appalachian Trail crosses Watauga Lake.

You can checkout close by Johnson County Hiking Trails here

Visit Grandfather Mountain Nature Trails Come see the highest point
in the Blue Ridge, a swinging bridge and a mountain lion.

Take a virtual Hike to Laurel Falls. Walk along the trail past streams and water falls.