The Secret Garden Hike In North Carolina Will Make You Feel Like You’re In A Fairytale
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Robin Jarvis
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Here’s to living in a gorgeous state with so many opportunities to get outside and play! From the mountains all the way to the sea, North Carolina is one big outdoor adventure. No matter where you live, or vacation, in the Tar Heel State, there are endless trails filled with beautiful scenery, views and destinations.
It seems, no matter how many times you hike Graveyard Fields, you never tire of wandering through the myriad landscapes trailing off into scenery and views that are beyond gorgeous.
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A variety of plants and blooming flowers are found in abundance, especially in the spring.
You'll even get some long range views of the mountains as you explore the trail, famous not only for the landscape, but also for the unique name.
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There may be a few water crossings that you'll find either challenging — or just plain fun, depending upon your comfort level. (Note, there is a .25 mile segment that is all uphill.)
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And it's easy to see why! Hiking this one is like a walk through a magical garden in a fairytale... and the best part??
This hike is best between March and October. If you work up a sweat, you can cool off in the small pool at the bottom of the waterfall!
Graveyard Fields Overlook is located at milepost 418.8 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, near Canton. Want to preview the hike from your desktop or laptop computer? You can hike along with Google, here. Just put your cursor on the trail and start walking!
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