Take This 1.8-Mile Hike Through The Woods To Discover The Ruins Of An Old Rock House In North Carolina

North Carolina is teeming with abandoned places to discover along trails through the woods. From the ruins of an old plane crash on the side of a mountain to a redundant church deep in the woods in the Cataloochee Valley, and even a ghost town, you may be surprised at the historical sites that you can hike to in the Tar Heel State.

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Here, you'll hike 0.9-miles under the canopy of a thick forest before arriving at the ruins of the old Robinson Rock House.

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It's a heavily-trafficked path but, by all means, feel free to bring your four-legged family members along — as long as they are leashed.

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Informational kiosks erected on the property by the City of Charlotte tell the story of the Robinson family, whose patriarch, Robert Robinson, built the dwelling sometime between 1775 and 1800.

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Otherwise, homes of the Colonial period were constructed out of wood.

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They were hand cut just for this dwelling from a local quarry. The rear left corner still stands at nearly its original two-story height.

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For the time being, there are no fences or barriers preventing full exploration. But to keep this spot safe for future generations to visit in the same manner, please do not climb on the rock walls.

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Learn more about the Robinson Rock House Trail from our friends at AllTrails.com.