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.
The Blue Ridge Parkway, and its many overlooks, have many enchanting trails that lead to amazing destinations. And this one is no different.
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alltrails.com/Shawn L 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.
This short hike will have you wandering through enchanting forested segments that seem plucked from the pages of a fairytale.
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alltrails.com/Heather Barnes A variety of plants and blooming flowers are found in abundance, especially in the spring.
There is never a dull moment on the trail, with much to see and admire.
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alltrails.com/Timothy Marshall 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.
The hike itself is rated moderate, but still doable for most all skill levels.
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alltrails.com/Amy Denton 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.)
And for the most part, Graveyards Fields is a trail that doesn’t disappoint. If anything, too many people love this trail!
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alltrails.com/Terry Lannon 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??
The trail ends up at not one, but TWO waterfalls.
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alltrails.com/Keri Stone 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!
alltrails.com/Jerry & Patricia
alltrails.com/Shawn L
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.
alltrails.com/Jessica Goodson
alltrails.com/Heather Barnes
A variety of plants and blooming flowers are found in abundance, especially in the spring.
alltrails.com/Timothy Marshall
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.
alltrails.com/Amy Denton
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.)
alltrails.com/Chris Berrier
alltrails.com/Terry Lannon
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??
alltrails.com/Keri Stone
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!
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