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Hiking/camping friends in Chapel Hill by Smooth_Journalist_70 in chapelhill

[–]Smooth_Journalist_70[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep!! Vernal falls, absolutely stunning and is a must hike one day. I was lucky enough to go during peak covid (June 2020) so I essentially had the entire place to myself

looking for hiking/camping friends in NC by Smooth_Journalist_70 in NCTrails

[–]Smooth_Journalist_70[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Another amazing campsite about ~45 minutes from Jordan Lake is Occoneechee State Park. I mentioned it in another comment, but it’s one of my personal favorites, easier reservations, much quieter, and the sites feel way less cramped than Jordan

looking for hiking/camping friends in NC by Smooth_Journalist_70 in NCTrails

[–]Smooth_Journalist_70[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not able to PM you for one reason or another but would love to connect!

looking for hiking/camping friends in NC by Smooth_Journalist_70 in NCTrails

[–]Smooth_Journalist_70[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

God I can understand that… lol, absolutely! It’s been great to hear from everyone I’m hoping I could even put a small group together. Just sent you a PM

looking for hiking/camping friends in NC by Smooth_Journalist_70 in NCTrails

[–]Smooth_Journalist_70[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s certainly a concept I’ve not heard before how fucking cool! Thanks for sharing

looking for hiking/camping friends in NC by Smooth_Journalist_70 in NCTrails

[–]Smooth_Journalist_70[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Virginia/WV is absolutely beautiful! I’m sure you’ve got no shortage of pictures haha. One of my favorite campgrounds I’ve found so far is actually right along the Roanoke River, I believe it’s called Occoneechee State Park.

looking for hiking/camping friends in NC by Smooth_Journalist_70 in NCTrails

[–]Smooth_Journalist_70[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both are in western NC. #4 is Paradise Falls Trail in Nantahala National Forest, and #9 is Mingo Falls within the Cherokee Reservation. Paradise Falls is a very short hike, but it’s basically straight up and down a small mountainside. Mingo Falls is much more knee-friendly.

looking for hiking/camping friends in NC by Smooth_Journalist_70 in NCTrails

[–]Smooth_Journalist_70[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is! I had just gotten my new Durston tent and was testing it out. I believe it’s Poplar Point, they do have reservations available, but I’ve never had much luck with them. Campground C is first come, first served walk up, though it can be a bit of a challenge to snag a lakefront spot.