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3-day itinerary · Carter County · Unicoi County · Johnson County

Highlands & High Water

Roan Mountain balds, Watauga Lake, and Nolichucky whitewater, the outdoor spine of the Appalachian Highlands.

Best for: Outdoor travelers & families

Day 1

  1. Roan Mountain State ParkOutdoors

    Carvers Gap sunrise hike across the balds.

  2. Watauga LakeOutdoors

    Afternoon on the water, lakeside dinner.

Day 2

  1. Nolichucky River GorgeWhitewater

    Guided full-day rafting out of Erwin.

Day 3

  1. Doe Mountain Recreation AreaAdventure

    ATV or MTB morning, Mountain City lunch.

  2. Sycamore Shoals State Historic ParkHistory

    Frontier history stop on the drive home.