Casual Climbers: Unfit Hikers in the Carolinas

Casual Climbers
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Podcast by two middle-aged, beginner hikers who travel upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina providing reviews, tips, tricks, and real information about the many hiking trails in the region. We cater to new hikers, people in less-than-perfect shape (like us), and those just looking for accurate information on difficulty, length, scenery, and experiences. This is a fun take designed to help inexperienced adventurers get outdoors.

  1. 03/31/2025

    Panther Creek State Park: Seven Sinkholes Trail

    In this week's trail snacks episode, we are in Tennessee's Panther Creek State Park and discuss the Seven Sinkholes Trail. This short hike features some of the more interesting rock features we've seen on a trail. The show will be on hiatus for two months while Roy recovers from shoulder surgery. We'll see you in June!

  2. 03/24/2025

    Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest: Long Branch Loop Trail

    In this full episode, we are in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest and discuss the Long Branch Loop Trail. We also have a fun-fact about the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, and review one of my favorite stops in that area - Expedition: Bigfooot Museum.

  3. 03/17/2025

    Nantahala National Forest: Alarka Creek Falls Trail

    In this week's trail snacks episode, we head back to the Nantahala National Forest and discuss a nice short waterfall hike: Alarka Creek Falls Trail.

  4. 03/10/2025

    Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Jakes Creek Trail to Avent Cabin

    In this full episode, we are back in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and discuss the Jakes Creek Trail to Avent Cabin. We also have a fun-fact about the Elkmont Ghost Town right there, and review a nice nearby restaurant in Gatlingburg, TN - Hungry Bear BBQ.

  5. 03/03/2025

    Five (More) Waterfalls in 15 Minutes or Less

    In this week's special episode, we spotlight five more waterfalls that you can get to in 15 minutes or less: Tom Branch Falls, Mingo Falls, Sunburst Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, and Dry Falls.

  6. 02/24/2025

    Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Oconaluftee River Trail

    In this full episode, we are back in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and discuss the Oconaluftee River Trail. We also have a fun-fact about the seven clans of the Cherokee tribe, and review another nice native-owned restaurant in Cherokee - Paul's Family Restaurant.

  7. 02/17/2025

    Sumter National Forest: King Creek Falls Trail

    In this Trail Snacks episode, we discuss King Creek Falls Trail in the Sumter National Forest in South Carolina. This fairly easy trail provides a fun trek along a large creek and ends in a spectacular 70' waterfall.

  8. 02/10/2025

    Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Deep Creek Waterfall Loop

    In this full episode, we are back in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and discuss a truly great trail - Deep Creek Waterfall Loop. We also have a fun-fact about Sequoia - a remarkable figure in Cherokee history, and review a great native-owned restaurant in nearby Cherokee, NC, called Native-Brews Tap & Grill.

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Podcast by two middle-aged, beginner hikers who travel upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina providing reviews, tips, tricks, and real information about the many hiking trails in the region. We cater to new hikers, people in less-than-perfect shape (like us), and those just looking for accurate information on difficulty, length, scenery, and experiences. This is a fun take designed to help inexperienced adventurers get outdoors.

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