Hike #4: White Tank Mountains Surprise, AZ
Nearly 30,000 acres makes this the largest
regional park in Maricopa County. Most of the park is made up of the
rugged and beautiful White Tank Mountains on the Valleys west side. The
range, deeply serrated with ridges and canyons, rises sharply from its
base to peak at over 4,000 feet. Infrequent heavy rains cause flash
floodwaters to plunge through the canyons and pour onto the plain. These
torrential flows, pouring down chutes and dropping off ledges, have
scoured out a series of depressions, or tanks, in the white granite rock
below, thus giving the mountains their name.
Hike #3: Reedy Creek Charlotte, NC
Reedy Creek Nature Preserve protects 737- acres of natural, forested habitat within Reedy Creek Park. There are over ten miles of hiking trails in the nature preserve for the outdoor enthusiast, giving visitors the opportunity to explore a variety of terrains, while enjoying scenic views of small lakes, forests, fields, streams, and wild life.
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Hike #2: Dupont Forest & Hooker Falls Hendersonville, North Carolina
Distance: 7 miles
Time: 5 hours
About the Park:
The 10,400 acre Dupont State Forest (DSF) offers almost 100 miles of recreational trails traveling to several unique waterfalls, pristine lakes, and other attractions. Some trails pass over large expanses of solid rock on large granite domes. Others twist through the woods, offering more traditional Carolina style.
Time: 5 hours
About the Park:
The 10,400 acre Dupont State Forest (DSF) offers almost 100 miles of recreational trails traveling to several unique waterfalls, pristine lakes, and other attractions. Some trails pass over large expanses of solid rock on large granite domes. Others twist through the woods, offering more traditional Carolina style.
Hike #1:South Mountain State Park Connellys Springs, North Carolina
Distance: 3.5 miles
Time: 2 1/2 hours
About The Park:
Nestled deep in the woods, South Mountains State Park is the perfect place to enjoy nature. Here you can see a majestic mountain range peeking out from the gently rolling landscape of the piedmont.
The park includes elevations up to 3,000 feet, a waterfall dropping 80 feet and more than 40 miles of trails. From equestrian camping to trout fishing, mountain biking to picnicking, a number of activities are available at South Mountains State Park.
Visit one of the state's most rugged parks. Hike the trail to High Shoals Falls to witness the roar of the waterfall as it pours into a large pool. Backpack through the woodlands for primitive camping. Fish for trout in miles of mountain streams, or bicycle along the 17-mile mountain-bike loop.
Time: 2 1/2 hours
About The Park:
Nestled deep in the woods, South Mountains State Park is the perfect place to enjoy nature. Here you can see a majestic mountain range peeking out from the gently rolling landscape of the piedmont.
The park includes elevations up to 3,000 feet, a waterfall dropping 80 feet and more than 40 miles of trails. From equestrian camping to trout fishing, mountain biking to picnicking, a number of activities are available at South Mountains State Park.
Visit one of the state's most rugged parks. Hike the trail to High Shoals Falls to witness the roar of the waterfall as it pours into a large pool. Backpack through the woodlands for primitive camping. Fish for trout in miles of mountain streams, or bicycle along the 17-mile mountain-bike loop.