A popular hike near Hampton, along the Appalachian Trail, to a wide 40-foot waterfall in Laurel Fork Gorge.
Laurel Fork Gorge, Hampton, TNLaurel Falls (Hampton)
A favorite Carter County hike in the Cherokee National Forest. The trail follows Laurel Fork Creek through a rocky gorge, partly on the Appalachian Trail, to a broad waterfall. Parts of the path are rocky and steep, so wear good shoes.
Bristol, TN's large city park with a lake, hiking trails, a nature center, golf and picnic areas.
Johnson City's mountain park with steep hiking trails and ridge-top views over the Tri-Cities.
A paved rail-trail of about 10 miles linking Johnson City and Elizabethton, popular for walking, running and biking.