110 Things to do near Big Laurel Falls
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Macon Early College Disc Golf Course
Franklin, North Carolina
11.1 miles NEA beginner-friendly 9-hole disc golf course with dual tees on 7 holes — a good variety of uphill, downhill, short, and long shots near Franklin.
Disc Golf
Eagle Creek at Clayton
Clayton, Georgia
11.3 miles SEA very flat, beginner-friendly free disc golf course in Clayton built along a creek in an old school flood plain — great for new and younger players, with dual tees.
Disc Golf
War Woman Dell Wildlife Management Area
Clayton, Georgia
12.8 miles SEA short 0.8-mile out-and-back hike near Clayton, Georgia through a nature trail to a waterfall — good for all skill levels and accessible year-round.
Camp, Hike, Horseback
Jack Rabbit Trails
Hayesville, North Carolina
15.4 miles WA beginner-friendly machine-built trail network near Hayesville with a fast, twisty main loop and easy-to-navigate branches — a total blast for any level rider.
Mountain Bike
High Point
Hayesville, North Carolina
15.4 miles WThe highest point in the Tsali trail system with the biggest climb and most technical terrain — rewarded by phenomenal views of the lake and surrounding mountains from the top.
Mountain Bike
Yotee's Run
Hayesville, North Carolina
15.4 miles WPart of the Jack Rabbit trail system, Yotee's Run is a fast, flowy singletrack that captures everything great about the singletrack in this area.
Mountain Bike
Sneaking Creek
Hayesville, North Carolina
15.4 miles WThe king of flow at Jack Rabbit — Sneaking Creek lets you carry serious momentum up hills and through turns, with big whoops and surprises mixed in.
Mountain Bike
Burnt Tree Peninsula
Hayesville, North Carolina
15.5 miles WOne of the easiest trails in the Jack Rabbit system — still an absolute blast to ride in Hayesville, NC.
Mountain Bike
Queens Creek Lake
Nantahala, North Carolina
19.5 miles NWA secluded reservoir in the Nantahala mountains with mountain reflections on still water, quality trout fishing, swimming on warm days, and a scenic drive up Winding Stairs Road.
Swim
Winding Stairs
Topton, North Carolina
19.9 miles NWA long, steep mountain bike climb up Winding Stairs Road past Queen's Creek Reservoir to a paved descent alongside the Nantahala River back to the start near Topton.
Mountain Bike
Swinging Bridge
Bryson City, North Carolina
20.7 miles NA mostly paved river-valley ride near Bryson City with a swinging bridge crossing, beautiful river scenery, and one big hill — a scenic option when the local singletrack is limited.
Mountain Bike
Fires Creek Area
Wake Forest, North Carolina
21.3 miles WSwim near Wake Forest, North Carolina
Swim
Cashiers Area
Woodleaf, North Carolina
21.9 miles ESwim near Woodleaf, North Carolina
Swim
Flint Ridge
Bryson City, North Carolina
21.9 miles NNine switchbacks up a steep ridge rewarded with fast singletrack and Nantahala River views — a solid change of pace near the renowned Tsali trails.
Mountain Bike
Heritage Park
Andrews, North Carolina
22.7 miles NWPublic (No Fee)
Disc Golf
Fingerlake
Almond, North Carolina
23.8 miles NAn offshoot of Fontana Lake open April through October, Fingerlake offers gravel-edged swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing surrounded by lush forest — with restrooms and picnic tables on site.
Canoe, Kayak, Swim
WCU Trails
Cullowhee, North Carolina
25.1 miles NEAn intermediate mountain bike trail on steep WCU campus hillside near Cullowhee with lots of ups and downs despite a modest overall elevation change.
Mountain Bike
Jackson County Rec Center Disc Golf Course
Cullowhee, North Carolina
25.3 miles NEA very short, flat free disc golf course at the Jackson County Rec Center in Cullowhee, with a pond hole, soccer fields, basketball courts, and walking trails all on site.
Disc Golf
Catamount Links
Cullowhee, North Carolina
25.7 miles NEA free disc golf course on the beautiful Western Carolina University campus with open fairways, elevation, challenging target placements, and water in play on several holes.
Disc Golf
Stecoah Gap
Robbinsville, North Carolina
26.2 miles NWA steady 4-mile climb from 3,165 ft up to Stecoah Bald near Robbinsville with tight singletrack, great views, and a rewarding downhill on the way back.
Mountain Bike
