The list below includes some of our favorite adventures across the Southeast. To choose a specific destination, check out our curated adventure guides by clicking the links in the sidebar below.
Charleston, SC is a beautiful city with plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventure. And what better way to explore the city than on an electric bike? Here are some of the best places to ride electric bikes in Charleston: The Battery: The Battery is a beautiful waterfront promenade that...
Are you an adventure seeker looking for a new way to explore the great outdoors? Look no further than M2S Bikes, an Asheville-based business that specializes in electric bikes. Electric bikes, also known as e-bikes, are a game-changer for outdoor enthusiasts. They provide a boost of power...
The McKinney Gap Boulders are a new bouldering area just north of Asheville with high quality rock in a dense zone with a nice selection of fun climbs that range from moderately difficult (v2-v4) to a handful of classic hard problems in the v6-v10 range. The area was developed in large...
Pisgah National Forest is a mountain bike paradise, with over 160,000 acres of land and over 300 miles of singletrack trails that wind through lush forests, over rocky terrain, and past stunning waterfalls. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, there’s a trail in Pisgah...
Dupont State Forest is a popular destination for mountain bikers, with over 80 miles of trails that wind through lush forests, over rocky terrain, and past stunning waterfalls. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, there’s a trail in Dupont State Forest that’s perfect...
Brevard, North Carolina is a mountain bike mecca, with over 300 miles of singletrack trails that wind through the Pisgah National Forest. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, there’s a trail in Brevard that’s perfect for you. Here are some of the best places to ride a...
Knoxville, Tennessee is a great destination for fishing enthusiasts, with several rivers, lakes, and streams in the area that offer a variety of fishing opportunities for anglers of all levels. Fort Loudoun Lake: Fort Loudoun Lake is a 14,600-acre lake that offers several opportunities...
Knoxville, Tennessee is a fantastic destination for outdoor adventure enthusiasts, particularly those who love paddling. With its proximity to several rivers and lakes, Knoxville offers a wealth of opportunities for paddlers of all levels to explore the great outdoors. Sunset Paddling On...
Knoxville, Tennessee is a great base for rock climbers, with several world-class climbing destinations within a few hours’ drive of the city. From sandstone cliffs and boulder fields to multi-pitch routes and technical climbing challenges, the region offers a variety of experiences...
Knoxville, Tennessee is a fantastic destination for outdoor adventure enthusiasts, particularly those who love running. With its stunning natural beauty, including mountains, rivers, and lakes, Knoxville offers a wealth of opportunities for runners of all levels to explore the great...
Ride Rock Creek Mountain Bike Park is a world-class mountain biking destination with over 30 miles of professionally designed and built trails. The park features everything from beginner-friendly flow trails to challenging downhill runs, making it an ideal destination for riders of all...
Moore Cove Falls Trail: Looking for a short and sweet adventure in Pisgah? Look no further than Moore Cove Falls trail! This hike is understandably one of the more popular in the area, and for good reason. With a well-marked trail that’s just under 1.5 miles round trip, this...
Nestled in the heart of the Pisgah National Forest, just a short drive from Asheville, lies one of the best climbing destinations in the Southeast: Looking Glass Rock. With its stunning views, challenging climbs, and world-class reputation, Looking Glass is a must-visit destination for...
Nestled in the heart of Tennessee’s Prentice Cooper State Forest lies one of the best climbing destinations in the Southeast: the Tennessee Wall, also known as T-Wall. With its stunning views, challenging climbs, and world-class reputation, T-Wall is a must-visit destination for any...
Fish The Rocky Broad: Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just a stone’s throw from Asheville, lies a hidden gem for fishing enthusiasts: the Rocky Broad River. This pristine river is known for its crystal-clear waters and abundant population of rainbow, brown, and...
Avery Creek Trail and Bennett Gap Trail: Two trails that live up to the “fast, steep, and gnarly” badge that the Pisgah Ranger District has earned are the Avery Creek and Bennett Gap singletrack. These two parallel trails are best accessed from the popular horse stable parking lot, off of...
Brad Ragan Park: Whether it’s the first you’re throwing your leg over a bike or a seasoned rider, a pump track is a perfect place to hone the skills needed to ride in any terrain. The Thickets MTB pump track has specifically been designed to be a place where everyone can ride...
“Musky Mile”: This is a local favorite spot for trying to go toe-to-toe with the closest thing a river may have to a shark, a Musky. These toothy critters are more formally known as Muskellunge and are the largest member of the Pike Family. They are apex predators in the...
Rocktown is a boulder field located on top of Pigeon Mountain near Lafayette and the Georgia-Tennessee state line. It is internationally re-known for its high-quality sandstone boulders. The camping is primitive near the ranger’s house at the bottom of the mountain. Check for seasonal...
Great wall of southern sandstone, featuring beginner, moderate, and expert level sport routes averaging between 50-70 feet tall. Everything from slabs to steep walls lines this 2-mile long cliff. The wall mainly faces south, so it is showered by sunlight all day. The Right Bunker and the...
Horse Pens 40 is an international destination for boulderers, with acres of bulbous sandstone faces, blunt prows, tall slabs, steep overhangs, and challenging water grooves. For a small day fee ($5/day/climber), the owners, Mike and Gina Shultz, have been so kind to open up this once...
Drive twenty minutes north of Charleston and there’s a seemingly endless selection of sandy logging roads to explore through the pine forests of the Francis Marion. To really get out there and take in a nice quiet run, head up into the Hellhole Bay Wilderness, where you’re likely to share...
(N 35.7386, W -83.4163): Less traveled and gravel roads make great rides for mountain bikers. A good example is the Greenbrier Road near Gatlinburg. It’s a paved then gravel road past the Greenbrier Ranger Station and Campground to two dead end trailheads for the Ramsay Cascade and...
(N 35.4462, W -82.4551): When Fontana Lake was built in the 1940s, the federal government pledged to build a road along its northern shore for displaced local people to access family cemeteries. The government stopped construction when environmental concerns came up, then abandoned...
(N 35.6047, W -83.7748): Cyclists are welcome on the 11-mile scenic loop at all times but the best idea is to ride early on Wednesday or Saturday when the loop road is closed until 10 am so cyclists (and pedestrians) rule the road. This is the perfect time to breeze through the valley and...
(N 35.6031, W -83.4494): From Newfound Gap, Clingmans Dome Road is a 14 mile roundtrip ride on a gradually rising road with great views. The Cherokee Orchard Loop Road (3 miles) and the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail (8 miles) are other choice scenic roads. From Cherokee, the Big Cove...
(N 35.7211, W – 83.3952): For runners looking to tackle truly tough trails, the Smokies is the spot. If you run in stouter footwear and want the workout of dodging rocks or climbing and descending steeper grades, try the Old Settlers Trail. This 17 mile run undulates between...
(N 35.6542, W – 83.5804): For 2.3 miles, the Little River Trail rises gradually as an old railroad bed past extensive evidence of early logging and park residents. It’s a pretty stream run, for an almost 5-mile round trip. There are nice views of Huskey Branch Falls at the top. To...
(N 35.6603, W – 83.5839): Not every runner wants to tackle unpaved trails, so campgrounds and picnic areas rank right up there as options. You’ll be running loops, but you can easily drive around these sites to figure out the mileage and route you want. To start, grab the...
Ramsay Cascade Trail – Easy (N 35.7030, W -83.3569): Ramsay Cascade Trail makes a nice 3-mile round trip run not far from Gatlinburg. Park at the trailhead and the first 1.5 miles of the trail beyond the road gate is itself a road on a very gradual grade. You’ll have to cross one...