131 Things to do near Franklin, NC 28734
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Macon Early College Disc Golf Course
Franklin, North Carolina
1.6 miles SA 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
Swinging Bridge
Bryson City, North Carolina
12.4 miles NWA 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
Boone Area
Otto, North Carolina
12.4 miles SWSwim near Otto, North Carolina
Swim
Big Laurel Falls
Otto, North Carolina
12.4 miles SWSwim near Otto, North Carolina
Swim
WCU Trails
Cullowhee, North Carolina
13.1 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
13.6 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
13.9 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
Big Creek
Waynesville, North Carolina
15.8 miles NEBig Creek is a crystalline mountain stream tumbling through the quiet northeastern corner of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and it may be the single best swimming creek in the Smokies. Cold,...
Swim
Midnight Hole
Waynesville, North Carolina
15.8 miles NEMidnight Hole is the most beloved swimming hole in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, an emerald-green pool of startling clarity sitting at the base of a six-foot waterfall, ringed by house-sized...
Swim
Flint Ridge
Bryson City, North Carolina
15.9 miles NWNine 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
Mt. LeConte Lodge
Sylva, North Carolina
16.0 miles NEThe highest guest lodge in the eastern United States at 6,400 feet, with spectacular Smokies views from an open glade just below the Mt. LeConte summit in Great Smoky Mountains NP.
Camp, Hike, Horseback, Rock Climb
Fingerlake
Almond, North Carolina
16.2 miles NWAn 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
Queens Creek Lake
Nantahala, North Carolina
16.7 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
Snaggy Creek Trail
Cullowhee, North Carolina
16.7 miles NEA 5-mile mountain bike climb from 2,300 to 5,500 feet near Cullowhee, descending halfway back before branching onto ATV trails back to town.
Mountain Bike
Cashiers Area
Woodleaf, North Carolina
17.1 miles SESwim near Woodleaf, North Carolina
Swim
Winding Stairs
Topton, North Carolina
17.8 miles WA 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
Blackrock #447
Glenville, North Carolina
19.1 miles EA steep challenging climb over a miniature mountain in Panthertown Valley, rewarded by a bomber descent down the backside — one of the better efforts-to-payoff ratios in the area.
Mountain Bike
Tsali Right Loop
Almond, North Carolina
19.2 miles NWTsali's Right Loop delivers what the trail system is famous for — flowing singletrack past the Windy Gap Overlook — with an option to add the scenic overlook loop for extra mileage.
Mountain Bike
Tsali Thompson Loop
Almond, North Carolina
19.3 miles NWTight, twisting singletrack at Tsali's Thompson Loop keeps you honest with technical terrain and a couple of sneaky uphills — fast and fun in both directions.
Mountain Bike
Tsali Mouse Branch Loop
Almond, North Carolina
19.3 miles NWOne of the most technical of the Tsali trails at over 8 miles, with loose rocks, fast sections, and a spectacular lake-and-mountain overlook near the high point of the loop.
Mountain Bike
