I have been to Carver’s Gap hiking numerous times...the Balds are fantastic hiking. Absolutely beautiful. The rhododendron gardens at Roan are a MUST-SEE when blooming in June. I pray every day that I can get back there soon...
Ever drive up to Max Patch out of Del Rio? A nice drive if you can figure out how to get back in there LOL. That’s about as far as upper eastern I’ve gone on the mountains. Most of my running around has been the park and south down in Tellico.