While there are many opportunities for hiking in the surrounding mountains, one of the best is local: the Glen Burney Trail. This trail is about .1 mile off of Main Street, and is easily accessible. Drivers should turn on to Laurel Lane, and then left after .1 mile into a parking lot on the left, labeled the Annie L. Cannon Memorial Gardens. The trail begins at the end of the parking lot.
The trail goes about 1 1/2 miles down into a gorge, complete with views of several waterfalls.
It's common to assume that this is an easy trail because it's so accessible. This is a moderately strenuous trail, and hikers should be wary of dangers. Hikers should stay on the trail. Even on the trail, large sections are often slippery from wet leaves especially during the fall of the year, if there's been plenty of rain or dry leaves, which can be tricky, especially because hikers don't expect it. Attempting to cross waterfalls is potentially life-threatening, and should never be attempted. Hikers should also realize that cell phone service in event of emergency is spotty in the gorge.
But despite these warnings, this is a good trail, enjoyable, and do-able for most healthy adults.
