Hiking One of the many reasons
people come to Leatherwood
is the seclusion and beauty
offered by the Blue Ridge
and Appalachian Mountains.
To take advantage of the
natural beauty surrounding
us, Leatherwood offers more
than 75 miles of deeded,
maintained hiking trails
that our residents and
guests are free to enjoy at
any time. On any one of
these hikes through the
Western North Carolina
Mountains you’re sure to see
some amazing views and
overlooks of the mountains,
as well as some great walks
by our creeks.
There are few
things more rewarding than
being able to walk from your
Blue Ridge Mountain home to
a secluded, peaceful creek
and back without having to
deal with driving to a
national forest or park. All
the beauty that Western
North Carolina offers is
right out your front door.
Whether you are looking for
an easy, short walk or a
more challenging day hike,
you’re sure to find a trail
to fit your needs.
Western North Carolina is
the outdoor adventurer’s
paradise, and Leatherwood
Mountains offers easy access
to some of the area’s most
scenic hiking areas. The
Appalachian Trail, voted the
most popular outdoor
destination by Blue Ridge
Outdoors and also favorite
long distance trail by
Backpacker Magazine, has
approximately 300 miles of
trail in North Carolina, and
there are many access points
that are easily accessible
from Leatherwood. In
addition, other popular
hiking areas can be found in
the Boone and Blowing Rock
area, such as Grandfather
Mountain and the Blowing
Rock.
Please click the following links for more information:
If you have any questions or
would like more information,
please contact us toll free
at 800.462.6867 or
336.973.4142,
email
us, or use our
online request form.
One of the many reasons
people come to Leatherwood
is the seclusion and beauty
offered by the Blue Ridge
and Appalachian Mountains.
To take advantage of the
natural beauty surrounding
us, Leatherwood offers more
than 75 miles of deeded,
maintained hiking trails
that our residents and
guests are free to enjoy at
any time. On any one of
these hikes through the
Western North Carolina
Mountains you’re sure to see
some amazing views and
overlooks of the mountains,
as well as some great walks
by our creeks.
