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Pisgah Forest

    This summer I am camping and hiking in Pisgah National Forest; one of my favorite places on earth. The forest is nestled in the Western North Carolina Appalachians, the oldest mountain range on the continent. Pisgah is full of deep temperate rain forests, Blueridge peaks, and secluded waterfalls to explore. I often tell people that I feel like I grew up in Pisgah because my family went there for so many camping and hiking trips when I was a kid. I’ve had the privilege to hike, and re-hike, many trails and learn the forest like the back of my hand. Here, I’m sharing my favorite oldies as well as new trails that I find along the way. Enjoy!

Max Patch

Douglass Falls

Fryingpan Lookout Tower

John Rock

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