If you want to explore the history of the Cherokee Tribe and its people, a great place to start is here. Noquisiyi (later interpreted as Nikwasi) means star place and was a Cherokee town situated ...
Explore this 4.0-mile out-and-back trail only minutes from Franklin. This section of the trail is called Section 4 of the 100-mile N.C. Bartram Trail. The trail has a stunning waterfall ...
Dry Falls is unique among North Carolina mountain waterfalls since you can walk behind the 80 foot cascade of water. The beautiful falls flow over an overhanging bluff, and when ...
Jackrabbit Mountain Trail is a beginner to intermediate series of loop trails located near Hiawassee about 30 minutes from Franklin. It is a total of 15 miles of stacked loop ...
Providing a cornucopia of wildflowers and wildlife, the Greenway cuts a meandering path of nearly five miles through Franklin. Reflecting the extraordinarily rich diversity of the Macon County landscape, visitors ...
A visit to Wayah Bald and Tower is well worth the journey. If you want stunning views of the mountains without the strain of a long hike, Wayah Bald Lookout ...
Cullasaja Falls is a beautiful waterfall located along a narrow stretch of Hwy 64. Of the three main waterfalls in the NC Mountains along this route, Cullasaja Falls is the ...
This 2.3-mile loop trail is approximately 20 miles from downtown Franklin and has stunning views from the fire tower. There are two routes you can take from Franklin. Highway 64 ...
Siler Bald is a 3.7 mile out and back trail with breathtaking 360 views at the top. The trailhead parking lot is located approximately 15 miles from downtown Franklin. From ...
Bridal Veil Falls is one of the three main North Carolina waterfalls just minutes from Franklin on Hwy. 64. The waterfall gets its name from its resemblance to a bride’s ...
