Catawba Falls

Catawba Falls is always the hike I recommend to people.

The first reason I always recommend Catawba Falls is because it is absolutely beautiful. 

Catawba Falls — High Falls

This is the highest waterfall on the hike, and you can choose to hike up to this one or turn around at any other spot. I would definitely go all the way up, but the trail is a little eroded on the way to this fall.

Which brings me to the second reason I always recommend this tail, its difficulty.  It’s challenging enough to make you feel like you went on a hike, but kids can enjoy this as well. It’s about three miles.

I have a connection with this particular hike because this is where I used to hike when I was small. I loved being outside and still do, and this was a trail that was beautiful, but also something the whole family could do.

Get out and enjoy fall on this trail!

The local perspective

I created a podcast in hopes that you all could get a different perspective.  Everyone likes something different about Asheville and I wanted you all to get a wider view.

I loved creating this and hearing from people who live in Asheville!  Hope you love listening to it.

Here it is:  The Local Perspective:  Why people who live in Asheville love it.

The beauty of the mountains

Panoramic view of John Rock

The most beautiful view I know is the view from John Rock.

John Rock is located in the Pisgah National Forrest.  I’ll have to admit you do have to work for the view.  The hike is about 6 miles round-trip, and moderately difficult.   There are parts of the hike where you are leisurely trail walking, and there are parts where your thinking “Seriously, the veiw can’t be that good.”  But as you can see, the view is that good.

John Rock

Hiking to John Rock

John Rock

There is a feeling of accomplishment when you reach the top of the mountain.  You get the feeling that all your problems are a bit smaller, and that even struggling can become something beautiful.

Don’t take my word for it. There are so many wonderful locations to hike around the Asheville area.

Cave on the way to John Rock

Waterfall on the way to John Rock