Five-Star Trails: Tri-Cities of Tennessee & Virginia

Johnny Molloy is a writer and adventurer based in Johnson City, Tennessee. His outdoor passion was ignited on a backpacking trip in Great Smoky Mountains National Park while he was attending the University of Tennessee. That first foray unleashed a love of the outdoors that led Johnny to spend over 4,500 nights backpacking, canoe camping, and tent camping over the past three decades. Friends enjoyed his outdoor adventure stories; one even suggested he write a book. He pursued his friend’s idea and soon parlayed his love of the outdoors into an occupation. The results of his efforts are more than 80 books and guides. His writings include hiking guidebooks, camping guidebooks, paddling guidebooks, comprehensive guidebooks about a specific area, and books about true outdoor adventures throughout the eastern United States. Although primarily involved with book publications, Johnny writes for varied magazines and websites. He continues writing and traveling extensively throughout the United States, pursuing a variety of outdoor endeavors. Johnny is a Gideon and an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Johnson City. His non-outdoor interests include reading, ancient and American history, and University of Tennessee sports.

Overview Map


Overview Map Key


Preface


Recommended Hikes


Introduction


Greater Johnson City





Hickey Fork Loop
Big Firescald Loop
Margarette Falls
Old Forge Loop
Squibb Creek Falls
Buckeye Falls
Sill Branch Falls Loop
Lower Higgins Creek Falls and Hidden Lake
High Rocks Vista
Rock Creek Falls
Emerald Forest Walk
Nolichucky Gorge Loop
Gardens of Roan and Roan High Bluff
Roan Mountain Highlands Hike
Overmountain Victory Trail
Behrend Trail at Roan Mountain State Park
Falls of Upper Laurel Fork
Laurel Falls
Watauga Lake Hike
Views from Vandeventer
Pinnacle Tower Hike
Buffalo Mountain
Persimmon Ridge Park


Greater Kingsport





Fall Creek Loop at Warriors Path State Park
Kingsport Greenbelt
Bays Mountain Lake Loop
Bays Mountain Tower Loop
Falls of Laurel Run
Natural Tunnel
Devil’s Bathtub
Falls of Little Stony


Greater Bristol





Great Channels of Virginia
Feathercamp Loop
Damascus Loop
Backbone Rock
Gentry Creek Falls
Cross Mountain Hike
Flint Rock from Holston High Knob
Beaver Creek Knobs Loop
Lakeside Trail


Appendix A: Outdoor Retailers


Appendix B: Hiking Clubs


Index


About the Author


Map Legend