The Wandering Appalachian

Let's discover 5 North Carolina Lookout Tower hikes that take you to some of the coolest spots in the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

I was fortunate enough to hike up to the Rich Mountain Fire Tower in Hot Springs, NC during peak fall foliage, and boy howdy was it...

Difficulty: Moderate/Easy Length: A few hundred feet from the parking area Why It's Cool: Fire towers! Yay! Just outside of Franklin,...