Welcome to Hike Solo Outdoors!

Hi, my name is Jared. I’m a local photographer and lover of the outdoors based out of Johnson City, Tennessee. Hike Solo Outdoors has been a passion project of mine since I moved to the Appalachian Mountains in December of 2018. The goal of this site is to bring you all things Appalachian! For now I’m focusing strictly on East Tennessee, Western North Carolina, and Southwest Virginia, but hope to bring expanded coverage of the Appalachian Mountains and beyond soon! From the best hiking trails in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia to the best overlooks or waterfalls in your local area, to outdoor gear reviews and discussions. I hope you find the information on this site helpful and useful for planning your own outdoor adventure in the Appalachian Mountains.

Make sure to check out our trail guides and videos to get the inside scoop on all of your local hiking trails. We hope to see you out on the trail soon. Stay hiking, and stay safe!

*Affiliate Disclosure: At times you may see embedded product links on this site. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. However, purchasing through my affiliate links does not change the product price, and goes a long way to help support this site and Hike Solo Outdoors. Thank you.