Guidebook for Muskrat Love
Sightseeing
Wayah Bald
4419 Wayah Bald Rd Stunning 360 views !!!! Easy hike to the Tower.
Bridal Veil Falls
Waterfall view from the Highlands Road!
Dry Falls Trail is a 0.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Highlands, North Carolina that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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Dry Falls
U.S. 64Dry Falls Trail is a 0.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Highlands, North Carolina that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Silver Run Falls is a 0.2 mile out and back trail located near Cashiers, North Carolina that features a waterfall. The trail is good for all skill levels and primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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Silver Run Falls Trailhead
Silver Run Falls is a 0.2 mile out and back trail located near Cashiers, North Carolina that features a waterfall. The trail is good for all skill levels and primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail is a 1.9 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Highlands, North Carolina that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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Whiteside Mtn Trail
91-170 Deville DrWhiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail is a 1.9 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Highlands, North Carolina that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Oconaluftee Besucherzentrum
1194 Newfound Gap RdGreat place for Fly Fishing and viewing Elks
Oconaluftee Indian Village
218 Drama RdNantahala Gorge
Take the Mountain waters scenic drive byway loop heading west on Wayah drive to Nantahala Lake, Nantahala Gorge, Nantahala Outdoor Center, to Needmore road along the Little Tennessee River to downtown Franklin. Beautiful must see scenic drive, fishing, white water rafting, swimming, waterfalls.
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Nantahala National Forest
Take the Mountain waters scenic drive byway loop heading west on Wayah drive to Nantahala Lake, Nantahala Gorge, Nantahala Outdoor Center, to Needmore road along the Little Tennessee River to downtown Franklin. Beautiful must see scenic drive, fishing, white water rafting, swimming, waterfalls.
Cullasaja River
A beautiful river great for Fly fishing, sightseeing, nature and parks.
Parks & Nature
The Pickens nose trail is a mile plus round-trip beginning is uphill with lots of rocks and roots I would call it moderate not easy but when you get to the top is smooths out very nice Lotta rhododendrons overgrowth so like being in a tunnel of Rhododendrum‘s and then there’s lots of rock cropings with lots of overlooks beautiful definitely worth the hike
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Pickens Nose Trailhead
Ball Creek RoadThe Pickens nose trail is a mile plus round-trip beginning is uphill with lots of rocks and roots I would call it moderate not easy but when you get to the top is smooths out very nice Lotta rhododendrons overgrowth so like being in a tunnel of Rhododendrum‘s and then there’s lots of rock cropings with lots of overlooks beautiful definitely worth the hike
Juney Whank Falls
Juney Whank Falls TrailBartram Trail: Wallace Branch to William's Pulpit is a 4.1 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Franklin, North Carolina that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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Bartram Trail: Wallace Branch to William's Pulpit
1719 Ray Cove RdBartram Trail: Wallace Branch to William's Pulpit is a 4.1 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Franklin, North Carolina that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls Trail is a 3.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Lake Toxaway, North Carolina that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.This short hike along the Horsepasture River features outstanding views of 4 large waterfalls and good camping.
Start the trail by descending on a moderate grade downhill. After about 1/2 mile you can hear the rushing water of Turtleback Falls, before proceeding to this waterfall, go right, down a rhododendron enshrouded side trail. This side trail is a 1/4 mile
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Rainbow Falls
Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls Trail is a 3.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Lake Toxaway, North Carolina that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.This short hike along the Horsepasture River features outstanding views of 4 large waterfalls and good camping.
Start the trail by descending on a moderate grade downhill. After about 1/2 mile you can hear the rushing water of Turtleback Falls, before proceeding to this waterfall, go right, down a rhododendron enshrouded side trail. This side trail is a 1/4 mile
Devil's Courthouse and Black Balsam is a 0.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Canton, North Carolina that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate.
Devil's Courthouse - A moderate to strenuous 1 mile RT climb to a walled lookout above the Blue Ridge. Within the jagged mountain is a cave where the devil holds court, according to folklore. The steep cliffs provide spectacular panoramic vistas and ideal hunting grounds for peregrine falcons.
Black Balsam Knob Road
Black Balsam Knob RoadDevil's Courthouse and Black Balsam is a 0.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Canton, North Carolina that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate.
Devil's Courthouse - A moderate to strenuous 1 mile RT climb to a walled lookout above the Blue Ridge. Within the jagged mountain is a cave where the devil holds court, according to folklore. The steep cliffs provide spectacular panoramic vistas and ideal hunting grounds for peregrine falcons.
Standing Indian Mountain via Deep Gap is a 5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Franklin, North Carolina that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
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Standing Indian Mountain Peak
Standing Indian Mountain via Deep Gap is a 5 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Franklin, North Carolina that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Standing Indian Campground Trail is a 4.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Franklin, North Carolina that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and camping and is best used from April until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Directions from Franklin, NC: Travel US 64 southwest for 10 - 15 miles taking a left on State Highway 1448.
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Standing Indian Campground
Off Forest Development Rd 67Standing Indian Campground Trail is a 4.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Franklin, North Carolina that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and camping and is best used from April until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Directions from Franklin, NC: Travel US 64 southwest for 10 - 15 miles taking a left on State Highway 1448.
The 24-mile reach of the Little Tennessee River between the town of Franklin and Fontana Reservoir is believed to contain all of the same aquatic wildlife that was present when British colonists arrived in North America.
As a Native Fish Conservation Area, the Little Tennessee River is home to more than 100 species of native fish, 10 species of native mussels, and a dozen crayfish species, including 32 species considered rare at the state or federal level.
Panthertown Valley, where the Tuckasegee River originates in North Carolina, is often referred to as the “Yosemite of the East” because of its granite rock formations. It’s home to dozens of waterfalls and miles of hiking and biking trails.
The Nantahala River, another tributary of the Little Tennessee, is a very popular whitewater paddling destination, and was home to the IFC World Freestyle Kayaking Championships in 2013.
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Little Tennessee River Greenway
573 E Main StThe 24-mile reach of the Little Tennessee River between the town of Franklin and Fontana Reservoir is believed to contain all of the same aquatic wildlife that was present when British colonists arrived in North America.
As a Native Fish Conservation Area, the Little Tennessee River is home to more than 100 species of native fish, 10 species of native mussels, and a dozen crayfish species, including 32 species considered rare at the state or federal level.
Panthertown Valley, where the Tuckasegee River originates in North Carolina, is often referred to as the “Yosemite of the East” because of its granite rock formations. It’s home to dozens of waterfalls and miles of hiking and biking trails.
The Nantahala River, another tributary of the Little Tennessee, is a very popular whitewater paddling destination, and was home to the IFC World Freestyle Kayaking Championships in 2013.
Arts & Culture
Scottish Tartans Museum
86 E Main StThe Bascom
323 Franklin RdGrocery Stores
New! Opened June 2023
Ingles Market
1257 Georgia RdWalmart Supercenter
135 Town Center LoopFood Lion
245 Macon Plaza DrIngles Market
Brand New Ingles Market, June 2023
Shopping
Outdoor 76
35 E Main StHiking and other supplies
Whistle Stop Depot & RV Park
145 River RdUnique gifts ans antiques
Drinks & Nightlife
Our favorite local brewery! Cornhole, Bands, Trivia night, just to start. Kid friendly! 188 W Main St, Franklin, NC
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Lazy Hiker Brewing Co.
188 W Main StOur favorite local brewery! Cornhole, Bands, Trivia night, just to start. Kid friendly! 188 W Main St, Franklin, NC
100 Lakeside Dr, Franklin, NC 28734 (Best Food Truck in town, say "Hi" to Casey and try the Fish N Chips, Shrimp, or Schnitzel). Nice outside seating overlooking the Little Tennessee River.
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Currahee Brewing Company
100 Lakeside Dr100 Lakeside Dr, Franklin, NC 28734 (Best Food Truck in town, say "Hi" to Casey and try the Fish N Chips, Shrimp, or Schnitzel). Nice outside seating overlooking the Little Tennessee River.
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino DrGreat Buffet and Restaurants!
Innovation Station
40 Depot StSierra Nevada Taproom & Restaurant
100 Sierra Nevada WayWhiteside Brewing Company
128 NC-107Casino, Restaurants, Spa and surrounding area learn about Cherokee Indian culture.
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Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino DrCasino, Restaurants, Spa and surrounding area learn about Cherokee Indian culture.
Food scene
Las Barricas
2722 Georgia RdGreat Mexican food and Margaritas
Caffè Rel
459 E Main StA fun destination for your dining pleasure. Great Ambience, Good food, drinks and service.
J.R. Chophouse
A fun destination for your dining pleasure. Great Ambience, Good food, drinks and service.
Nani's Pizza and Pasta Bar
Great pizza and pasta
Highlands Smokehouse
595 Franklin RdGreat BBQ
Haywood Smokehouse
Great BBQ
Fatz Cafe
107 Sawmill Village LnSouthern restaurant chain serving steaks, seafood, pastas & more in a relaxed space.
Motor Company Grill
86 W Main StBurgers all american