Pack your picnic basket with your favorites. Take a blanket, camera, a book, and ears to listen. Leave your cares behind and head on up to Unaka Mountain Overlook. My wife and I have sat all alone on the picnic table and watched the sunset. Absolutely beautiful! By the way, I recommend that you do not take the family car on this trip!
Directions: From I-26 take the Unicoi exit (#32). At the end of exit ramp turn east towards town. At the stop sign, turn right onto Route 173/Unicoi Road (which is also known locally as the Erwin Highway) and proceed for 0.7 miles. Follow the signs pointing to the Cherokee National Forest by turning left onto Rt. 107 (Limestone Cove Road). Drive 7.8 miles, turn right on Red Fork Road (it’s also referred to as Unaka Mountain Road). Reset your trip odometer and proceed up the mountain. I’ve listed below some of the things to experience on Unaka…(listed in the order you’ll find them — with mileage listed as distance from Hwy 107):
Red Fork Falls (1.2)
Clear Fork Falls (2.2)
AT Connector Trail (4.9)
Stamping Ground Ridge (6)
Horseback Ridge (6.3)
Unaka Mountain Overlook (7.2)
Unaka Flat Rock Overlook (7.2)
Trailhead to Unaka Mountain Summit (7.9)
Deep Gap (9.3)
Beauty Spot Gap (9.8)
Beauty Spot Overlook (10.2)
AT Crossing (11.3)
Indian Grave Gap (Hwy 395) (12.1)
For a more detailed explanation of directions, check out Unaka Mountain Overlook
Directions courtesy of appalachiantreks.blogspot.com
Sometimes, you just have to get away!
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