Molly's Outdoor Adventure Guidebook
Local hiking spots
Looking to get some fresh air? Check out some of these local hiking spots!
Awesome hiking spot right here in town. Trailhead is about 10-15mins away from the house. This hike will take about 4hrs to complete, round trip (depending on fitness level). It provides a great workout and incredible views at the top! Make sure to pack plenty of food and water!
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Pinnacle Park
Awesome hiking spot right here in town. Trailhead is about 10-15mins away from the house. This hike will take about 4hrs to complete, round trip (depending on fitness level). It provides a great workout and incredible views at the top! Make sure to pack plenty of food and water!
Waterrock knob provides incredible views from the parking lot! No need to hike unless you want to reach the top! One mile moderately easy hike for most.
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Waterrock Knob
Waterrock knob provides incredible views from the parking lot! No need to hike unless you want to reach the top! One mile moderately easy hike for most.
Panthertown is a hikers dream location! Lots of waterfalls, epic views, easy to moderate trails, and wildlife! We love visiting Panthertown!
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Panthertown Valley Trailhead - Public Access
Breedlove RoadPanthertown is a hikers dream location! Lots of waterfalls, epic views, easy to moderate trails, and wildlife! We love visiting Panthertown!
Easily one of our favorite spots to hike. It has two trailheads so make sure you know which one you want to start from. Incredible waterfall at the end! Great spot to picnic on the Spock’s. PS- watch for copperheads because they are seen often.
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High Falls North Trailhead
358-1486 State Rd 1158Easily one of our favorite spots to hike. It has two trailheads so make sure you know which one you want to start from. Incredible waterfall at the end! Great spot to picnic on the Spock’s. PS- watch for copperheads because they are seen often.
Sightseeing
Drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway! Access the parkway in Cherokee near the Great Smoky Mountain National Park or when headed towards Waynesville! Lots of scenic views and hiking areas.
Blue Rdg Pkwy, Cherokee, NC, Verenigde Staten
Drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway! Access the parkway in Cherokee near the Great Smoky Mountain National Park or when headed towards Waynesville! Lots of scenic views and hiking areas.
Visit Darnell Farms and try some Dreamwhip! This is a real functional farm open to the public. They have a produce stand, seasonal festivals, large swing sets and great places to sit and enjoy the river.
If you visit in the fall definitely go to the pumpkin patch and corn maze!
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Darnell Farms
2300 Governors Island RdVisit Darnell Farms and try some Dreamwhip! This is a real functional farm open to the public. They have a produce stand, seasonal festivals, large swing sets and great places to sit and enjoy the river.
If you visit in the fall definitely go to the pumpkin patch and corn maze!
Parks and outdoor spaces
Visit Lake Glenville’s beach area! Great place to relax, bring the kiddos and picnic! Incredible lake views, swimming, and bathrooms.
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Lake Glenville
Visit Lake Glenville’s beach area! Great place to relax, bring the kiddos and picnic! Incredible lake views, swimming, and bathrooms.
Looking for a great place to picnic and play in the river? East La Porte Park is your spot! Bathrooms on site, picnic tables, large grass field, outdoor volleyball court, outdoor basketball court, lots of river access!
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East LaPorte River Access Park
State Route 107Looking for a great place to picnic and play in the river? East La Porte Park is your spot! Bathrooms on site, picnic tables, large grass field, outdoor volleyball court, outdoor basketball court, lots of river access!
Local recreation department with lots of green space and playgrounds on site. Indoor pool being constructed and hopefully open in 2024!
Jackson County Recreation Complex
88 Cullowhee Mountain RdLocal recreation department with lots of green space and playgrounds on site. Indoor pool being constructed and hopefully open in 2024!
Guide services
Looking to go on a guided excursion? Here’s some of our recommendations
Highly recommend this bass fishing guide service and tackle shop! They also run fly fishing trips.Give them a call for more details!
Dream Catcher's Fishing
21 Steeple RdHighly recommend this bass fishing guide service and tackle shop! They also run fly fishing trips.Give them a call for more details!
Raft the Tuck! Enjoy your time with family and friends and raft down the tuckaseegee!
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Dillsboro River Company
18 Macktown RdRaft the Tuck! Enjoy your time with family and friends and raft down the tuckaseegee!
Go rafting at the NOC!! Super fun and super cold water!
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Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Go rafting at the NOC!! Super fun and super cold water!