Hiking

Hiking

One of the many reasons people come to Leatherwood is the seclusion and beauty offered by the Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains. To take advantage of the natural beauty surrounding us, Leatherwood offers more than 75 miles of deeded, maintained NC Hiking Trails that our residents and guests are free to enjoy at any time. On any one of these hikes through the Western North Carolina Mountains you’re sure to see some amazing views and overlooks of the mountains, as well as some great walks by our creeks.

There are few things more rewarding than being able to walk from your Blue Ridge Mountain Home to a secluded, peaceful creek and back without having to deal with driving to a national forest or park. All the beauty that Western North Carolina offers is right out your front door. Whether you are looking for an easy, short walk or a more challenging day hike, you’re sure to find a trail to fit your needs.

Western North Carolina is the outdoor adventurer’s paradise, and Leatherwood Mountains offers easy access to some of the area’s most scenic hiking areas. The Appalachian Trail, voted the most popular outdoor destination by Blue Ridge Outdoors and also favorite long distance trail by Backpacker Magazine, has approximately 300 miles of trail in North Carolina, and there are many access points that are easily accessible from Leatherwood. In addition, other popular hiking areas can be found in the Boone and Blowing Rock area, such as Grandfather Mountain and the Blowing Rock.

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