Casual Climbers: Unfit Hikers in the Carolinas

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park: Cumberland Falls Trails 4 and 6

In this week's Trail Snacks episode, we are in Kentucky and discuss two trails in Cumberland Falls State Resort Park: Cumberland Falls Trails 4 and 6. These trails provide you with a spectacular view of the famous Cumberland Falls and an awe-inspiring rock formation.

Natural Tunnel State Park: Natural Tunnel and Lover's Leap Trails

In this week's full episode, we are in Virginia and discuss two trails in Natural Tunnel State Park: The Tunnel Hill and Carter Log Cabin Trail and the Lover's Leap Trail. We also have a fun fact about Jemima Boone -- Daniel Boone's daughter -- and review a great community pizza place nearby - Pizza Plus in Duffield, Va.

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park: Gap Cave Trail

In this week's Trail Snacks episode, we stay west and discuss Gap Cave Trail in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Kentucky. This 1.5 mile there and back trail takes you to a great cave that you can tour with a reservation in the summer.

Pine Mountain State Resort Park: Chained Rock Trail

In today's full episode, we head a bit west and discuss the Chained Rock Trail in the Pine Mountain State Resort Park in Kentucky. We also have a fun fact about Chained Rock, and review a great cabin from AirBnB right there in the area. Link to Elk Creek Cottage: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/42665807

Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve: Glassy Mountain Trail

In this week's Trail Snacks episode, we discuss a short hike near Pickens, SC in the Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve: Glassy Mountain Trail. This short loop takes you to the top of Glassy Mountain, and offers really great views of the Blue Ridge Mountains in several spots along the trail. To support the relief efforts from the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, go to redcross.org and give what you can.

Pisgah National Forest: Sams Knob Summit Trail

In today's full episode, we discuss the Sams Knob Summit Trail in the Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina. We also have a fun fact about a civil rights icon from the area, and review a cool, light-weight trail stool.

Pisgah National Forest: Foster's Creek Trail

In this week's Trail Snacks episode, we discuss a short hike near Hendersonville, NC, in the Pisgah National Forest called Foster's Creek Trail. This easy short loop trail takes you through a beautiful, but dense hardwood forest with lovely views of valleys and slopes.

Dupont State Forest: Covered Bridge and Grassy Creek Falls Trail

In this week's full episode, we discuss the Covered Bridge and Grassy Creek Falls Trail in Dupont State Forest, North Carolina. We also have a fun fact about how people fought to keep this area public, and review a nearby mountain-top apple orchard - Skytop Orchard.

Trail Snacks: Five 15-Minutes-or-Less Waterfall Hikes

In this supersized Trail Snacks episode, we discuss five waterfalls that you can reach in 15 minutes or less -- Looking Glass Falls, Whitewater Falls, Silver Run Falls, John's Jump Falls, and DEW Falls. Four of these are in the Nantahala Forest of North Carolina, and the other is in the Pisgah National Forest right near the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Nantahala Forest: Frolictown and Granny Burrell Falls Loop Trail

In this week's full episode, we discuss the Frolictown and Granny Burrell Falls Loop Trail near Sapphire, NC. We also have a fun fact about something truly record breaking discovered in those mountains, and review a great BBQ stand -- On the Side BBQ -- only a few minutes away from the trail.