The 50-mile Roan Highlands section of the Appalachian Trail is widely considered one of the most scenic backpacking routes in the Southeast. Named for the Roan Mountain massif, the stretch is famous for its rolling grassy balds— the longest continuous series in the Appalachian Mountains—offering panoramic views that rival some of the best hikes on the East Coast. Straddling the Tennessee–North Carolina border, the trail climbs across open ridgelines, winds through lush mounta

The following is an evolving list of plane crash hikes in the Northeast and Southeast, each with a brief description, location, and links on how to find them. If considering hiking to one of these sites, please recognize that several of them mark the loss of life and refrain from disturbing or removing any wreckage. United States Air Force T-28 Trojan Location Lyndhurst, Virginia A May 1, 1964 plane crash site located along the eastern slope of Humpback Mountain, just a handf

Experience stunning ridgeline views, picturesque forest scenery, and uncover the remnants of a tragic 1970s plane crash as you hike towards the summit of Calloway Peak, the tallest peak in North Carolina's Grandfather Mountain State Park. This route incorporates segments of the Nuwati and Tanawha Trails, and the entirety of both the Daniel Boone Scout Trail and Cragway Trails, offering the most direct way to access both the crash site and Calloway Peak. Trail Info Length 8 mi

Enjoy panoramic ridgeline views, discover remnants of a 1970s plane crash, and ascend to the summit of the second tallest peak in the Appalachian Mountains on a short day hike in North Carolina's Mount Mitchell State Park. This route follows a small portion of the Black Mountain Crest Trail, also known as the Deep Gap Trail, providing the most direct route to both the crash site and summit of Mount Craig. Trail Info Length 2 miles Elevation gain 590 feet Route Out & back Perm