Hike To An Emerald Lagoon On This Easy Trail In North Carolina
Robin Jarvis
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When temperatures rise in North Carolina, we tend to seek out ways to cool off. Taking a dip in a cold mountain waterfall is a sure way to ease the effects of hot summer days, but you don’t have to wait until the sweltering days of summer to enjoy a waterfall hike – especially when the swimming hole is as jaw-dropping gorgeous as this one. Come along as we check out this stunning emerald lagoon that you won’t soon forget!
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You never know what you’ll find along the trail in the mountains of North Carolina and an emerald lagoon is really unique. Have you hiked to Midnight Hole before? Would you agree that this is the coolest lagoon in North Carolina? We’d love to hear all about your experience (and see your photos) in our comments section below!
The emerald lagoon at Midnight Hole in NC is accessible via the Big Creek Trailhead near Waynesville, as well as near Hartford, Tennessee, across the border. Visit the Big Creek Trailhead page on AllTrails for a map, photos, and helpful comments from other hikers. There are plenty more hikes in the area, and you can use AllTrails+ to discover them.
If you love exploring waterfalls, then be sure to check out The Perfect Weekend Itinerary For Exploring Waterfalls In North Carolina.
If you’re still in the mood for more Tar Heel State adventures, take a look at this video:
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Where can we go camping in North Carolina?
- At the Julian Price Campground in Laurel Springs many of the campsites are walk-in only sites.
- For lots of recreational opportunities in addition to camping, check out the Warrior Creek Campground in Boomer.
- A popular year-round spot is the Arrowhead Campground in New London.
Read on to learn more about the many wonderful places to go camping in North Carolina.
Where can we go hiking in the winter in North Carolina?
- Max Patch, which is along the famous Appalachian Trail, is one of the most popular trails in the state to go hiking in the winter.
- The DuPont State Forest features several amazing winter trails for hiking, snowshoeing, and more.
- The hike to the Linville Falls in the Pisgah Forest is particularly breathtaking during the cold winter months.
Read on to learn more about some of the many other cool places to go hiking in the winter in North Carolina.
Where can we find lighthouses in North Carolina?
- On Nags Head you’ll find the Bodie Island Lighthouse, which was built in 1872.
- Dates back to 1866 is the Roanoke Lighthouse in the town of Edenton.
- The Currituck Beach Lighthouse in Corolla is the only natural-brick lighthouse on the North Carolina coast.
Read on to learn more about the many amazing lighthouses in North Carolina.