Bluff Mountain Trail Is A Gorgeous Forest Trail In North Carolina That Will Take You To An Overlook
By Beth Price-Williams|Published May 06, 2021
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Do you ever just stop to marvel at how much gorgeous natural scenery surrounds us in North Carolina? We have so many ways to explore that beauty, but one of the best ways is by getting outdoors and embarking on scenic hiking trails. Bluff Mountain Trail in North Carolina, for example, offers an abundance of natural beauty – from colorful wildflowers to an overlook with sensational mountain views.
Nestled in Doughton Park in Traphill, Bluff Mountain Trail meanders more than 7.5 miles through lush forest and past beautiful scenery.
Although the National Park Service notes that the terrain along the trail is predominately flat, there is still some elevation, earning it a moderate rating.
However, the out and back trail is well-marked, so you shouldn't have difficulty following the path that is dog-friendly. (Just keep your pooch on a leash.)
Once you reach the overlook, you might want to take a break, breathe in the fresh air, and admire the sprawling landscape before you. Have you ever seen anything quite as beautiful as...
The Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance? Even though you'll be in the forest for some parts of the hike, don't forget to lather on the sunscreen and bring it along. Several stretches do not provide any shade.
Have you ever hiked the Bluff Mountain Trail in North Carolina? Do you have any advice for others who want to hike it? Join the conversation in the comments! Then take a peek at these 12 scenic trails in North Carolina that deserve a spot on your must hike list.
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