ROAD TRIP: MD > WV > TN > NC > MD

Greetings folks!

I'm going to be embarking on my latest road tripping adventure next week and wanted to check in with some locals on any must-see recommendations while I'm in your neck of the woods.

I'll be departing from MD on Friday and heading to New River Gorge NP. Will explore and camp there for a few days before making my way to Great Smoky Mountain NP. I'll be there for the majority of the week and got a cabin just north of Bryson City.

I'll be with my wife and 2 not very athletic dogs in a very capable 4x4. We definitely don't want to spend much time in town (unless we find any cool thrift/2nd hand stores) so are looking for nice trails to hike or perhaps some 4x4 trails to take us to some hard to reach places.

After we leave the Smokies we'll head over to Conagree NP in NC and do a few days of camping there before heading back home to MD.

Any suggestions from those in the know would be awesome! Adding some pics from previous adventures as well as the previously mentioned lumps for your consideration.

Thanks!

 

Windrock Park in Oliver Springs, TN.
Land Between the Lakes, TN/KY.

 

Thanks a lot I'll check those out.

 

Ya no problem. If I were only able to do one I'd choose Windrock. Great trails, some of them are very challenging. Great views.
Here is a map. There is also a cool prison nearby that I'd recommend checking out. Historic Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary. Probably wont fir your timeline but there is an Overland camping event this weekend at Windrock/Brushy.

 

+1 vote for Windrock. Get your obligatory Windmill Overlook photo! BTW don't forget it's private property and a permit is required. Take a look here and/or stop by the general store.