One of the World’s Longest Continuously Marked Footpaths The Appalachian Trail is one of the longest continuously marked footpaths in the world, measuring approximately 2,185 miles in length. The legendary footpath travels through wild places, rural communities of... For the 2025 Spring Hiker Season- Please note that some businesses may be closed as they rebuild. Find regularly updated information on hours and services on our BUSINESS HOURS page. Downtown Hot Springs, NC was devastated by flooding from Hurricane Helene on... A significant rock outcropping, known as Paint Rock, can be found in Madison County very near the Tennessee border. John Strother wrote about Paint Rock in his 1799 diary kept during his survey of the North Carolina-Tennessee boundary line: “Friday 28th. Set out very... 4,600+ Mountain Bald Max Patch is a 4,629-foot tall mountain bald with an incredible 360-degree mountain vista just 20 miles from Hot Springs. The Appalachian Trail crosses right over the summit running north and south. On a clear day, you can see from Mt. Mitchell on... Appalachian Trail Town When people think of hiking in Hot Springs, NC, their first thought is of the Appalachian Trail. Hot Springs is the only North Carolina town where the AT passes directly through the heart of downtown. Visitors from all over the world travel... You don’t need to go with the crowds to the Blue Ridge Parkway or “Ride the Dragon” to experience some of the best roads in the entire country. There are dozens of scenic backroads and highways that are perfect for motorcycling or driving in Western...
