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The Best Hiking Trails in North Carolina (United States)

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  • 19 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Sección 2.1 - Great Smoky Mountains - Double Spring Gap Shelter a Newfound Gap

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    near Solola Valley, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Pablo de Gárate
    with Henry Evans
    Distance
    11.81mi
    Elevation +
    6634f
    TrailRank
    98| Rating 5.0
    Photo of19 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Sección 2.1 - Great Smoky Mountains - Double Spring Gap Shelter a Newfound Gap Photo of19 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Sección 2.1 - Great Smoky Mountains - Double Spring Gap Shelter a Newfound Gap Photo of19 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Sección 2.1 - Great Smoky Mountains - Double Spring Gap Shelter a Newfound Gap

    Por continuos fallos del GPS, en un día muy lluvioso, el gráfico de perfil de la etapa, altitud, desniveles y trazado de la ruta no se corresponden fielmente con los publicados, y en su momento no pudimos corregirlos. Pu...

    Una bonita etapa a través de un tupido bosque, con mucha lluvia y barro.
    Henry Evans
    Muy bonitas las vistas desde el Clingmans Dome. Yo tuve la suerte de pillar un día bastante despejado.
    René G.

  • Glenn Falls Loop

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    near Highlands, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Nicole Farnsworth
    Distance
    5.47mi
    Elevation +
    922f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofGlenn Falls Loop Photo ofGlenn Falls Loop Photo ofGlenn Falls Loop

    Beautiful falls. Follow almost no traffick gravel road and turnoff on old power li.e road. No sign markings.

  • Badin Lake Trail

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    near Palmerville, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    antjeburke
    Distance
    5.70mi
    Elevation +
    240f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofBadin Lake Trail Photo ofBadin Lake Trail Photo ofBadin Lake Trail

    Easy trail, follows a lot of shoreline with beautiful views of the lake. The inland stretch of the trail was a little buggy (in May).

  • Boone Fork Trail - Blue Ridge Parkway

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    near Boone Fork, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    jdtwhitney
    Distance
    4.97mi
    Elevation +
    607f
    TrailRank
    28

    On 9/14/10 we hiked the Boone Fork Trail which starts at Price Park picnic area. This is a 5 mile loop trail. If going counter clock-wise, then the first 1/3 of the hike you will follow the Boone Fork River. Many beaver ...

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  • Anniversary Nature Walk

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    near Big Curve, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Trey Meek
    Distance
    4.42mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofAnniversary Nature Walk Photo ofAnniversary Nature Walk Photo ofAnniversary Nature Walk

    My wife and I wanted to take this trip back in 2020 but due to rain we postponed it a year. So here we are year 4 celebrating. We again wanted to go to Lake Waccamaw. We've heard about its beauty and age and wanted to ta...

  • FS278

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    near Brownlow (historical), Tennessee (United States)
    Author
    Rob Schoborg
    Distance
    6.85mi
    Elevation +
    784f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofFS278 Photo ofFS278 Photo ofFS278

    Started hike on gated part of FS278 next to the bald. Hiked east and turned around after about 3 1/2 miles. Saw big timber rattler.

  • Running Cedar trail to Lake Powhatan

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    near Bent Creek, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    dsrevir
    Distance
    4.64mi
    Elevation +
    315f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofRunning Cedar trail to Lake Powhatan Photo ofRunning Cedar trail to Lake Powhatan Photo ofRunning Cedar trail to Lake Powhatan

    NC Arboretum to Lake Powhatan and back via Running Cedar Trail, Bent Creek Trail, Lake Powhatan loop, and Carolina Mountain Trail.

  • Cloud mountain loop trail

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    near Cloudland (historical), North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Volha_S
    Distance
    8.18mi
    Elevation +
    1289f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofCloud mountain loop trail Photo ofCloud mountain loop trail Photo ofCloud mountain loop trail

    This trail is a part of Appalachian. It’s okayish. An easy trail in woods, nice soft soil, roots. Very little of elevation.

  • Rattlesnake lodge via MST

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    near Rattlesnake Lodge, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Sheryl Olguin
    Distance
    4.53mi
    Elevation +
    961f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofRattlesnake lodge via MST Photo ofRattlesnake lodge via MST Photo ofRattlesnake lodge via MST

    Nicely graded 900ft climb up to the site of rattlesnake lodge. Lollipop loop around the historic site then all downhill to the trailhead. Quite a few leaf peepers and families on the trail.

  • Sams gap to Spivey gap backpacking trip - day 2

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    near Hensley (historical), North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Rob Schoborg
    Distance
    5.74mi
    Elevation +
    804f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofSams gap to Spivey gap backpacking trip - day 2 Photo ofSams gap to Spivey gap backpacking trip - day 2 Photo ofSams gap to Spivey gap backpacking trip - day 2

    Overnight backpacking trip of 14 miles total on AT south to north: second day. From camp about 2 miles north of big bald to Spivey gap. Beautiful day - sunny and about 72 degrees. Finally managed to tire the pooch out.

  • Roaring Fork Falls

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    near Busick, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    chicotbill
    with Chicotgal
    Distance
    1.40mi
    Elevation +
    128f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofRoaring Fork Falls Photo ofRoaring Fork Falls Photo ofRoaring Fork Falls

    Nice, scenic falls with a fairly easy hike. Trail head parking is extremely limited, and pretty much on the side of the road. You can get about 4 cars parked perpendicular to the road, the rest will have to park on the r...

  • Deep Creek Waterfalls - my hardest way

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    near Jenkins Place, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    wikiwombat
    Distance
    3.10mi
    Elevation +
    630f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofDeep Creek Waterfalls - my hardest way Photo ofDeep Creek Waterfalls - my hardest way Photo ofDeep Creek Waterfalls - my hardest way

    Incomplete. My battery ran out of power. I'm going to finish it soon and attempt to merge the tracks. My intention was to continue walking the road downhill to see Indian Creek Falls then a little further and take a righ...

  • 15 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Secciones 4 y 3. De Stecoah Gap a Little Tennessee River, Fontana Dam

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    near Stecoah, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Pablo de Gárate
    with René G.
    Distance
    14.79mi
    Elevation +
    3671f
    TrailRank
    92| Rating 5.0
    Photo of15 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Secciones 4 y 3. De Stecoah Gap a Little Tennessee River, Fontana Dam Photo of15 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Secciones 4 y 3. De Stecoah Gap a Little Tennessee River, Fontana Dam Photo of15 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Secciones 4 y 3. De Stecoah Gap a Little Tennessee River, Fontana Dam

    Etapa 15 ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: 14 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Sección 5. De Nantahala River, Wesser, a Cheoah Bald y Stecoah Gap, ruta US-143 ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: 16 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL -...

    Que maravilla de recorrido el que estas realizando, un disfrute total con unas fotos que me encantan, a seguir ....
    rutadura

  • Crooked Run Wildlife Management Area

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    near Harris Crossroads, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    wikiwombat
    Distance
    3.12mi
    Elevation +
    112f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofCrooked Run Wildlife Management Area Photo ofCrooked Run Wildlife Management Area Photo ofCrooked Run Wildlife Management Area

    Trails are unused dirt roads grown over with grass and wildflowers. Mostly wooded but there are several clearings. I had to turn around before reaching the end of the trail. On the way back I walked down some spurs just ...

  • Bent Creek Network: Wolf Branch Loop TrailTrail Planner Map

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    near Bent Creek, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Kelvala
    Distance
    3.90mi
    Elevation +
    338f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofBent Creek Network: Wolf Branch Loop TrailTrail Planner Map Photo ofBent Creek Network: Wolf Branch Loop TrailTrail Planner Map Photo ofBent Creek Network: Wolf Branch Loop TrailTrail Planner Map

    Bent Creek Network: Wolf Branch Loop Trail is a 3.9 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Asheville, North Carolina that features beautiful wild flowers and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a n...

  • Scaley Mountain

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    near Lickskillet, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Matthew Davison
    Distance
    4.38mi
    Elevation +
    1083f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofScaley Mountain Photo ofScaley Mountain Photo ofScaley Mountain

    Scaley Mountain summit. Make sure you go left on the yellow marked Bartram trail, otherwise you will go up a very steep unmarked “trail” that leads to a nice lookout, but is not the correct trail.

  • Tannasee gap to property corner

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    near Wolf Mountain, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Billy the Fish
    Distance
    0.66mi
    Elevation +
    108f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofTannasee gap to property corner Photo ofTannasee gap to property corner Photo ofTannasee gap to property corner

    108 acres listed for sale bordering Panthertown Valley. Trail access into National Forest. Tannasee gap to property corner Access off Hwy 281 easy gravel logging road follows gentle contour of land. Visit www.portfoliown...

  • 17 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Sección 2.3 - Great Smoky Mountains - Mollies Ridge Shelter a Derrick Knob Shelter

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    near Proctor, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Pablo de Gárate
    with Henry Evans
    Distance
    12.05mi
    Elevation +
    3435f
    TrailRank
    91| Rating 5.0
    Photo of17 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Sección 2.3 - Great Smoky Mountains - Mollies Ridge Shelter a Derrick Knob Shelter Photo of17 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Sección 2.3 - Great Smoky Mountains - Mollies Ridge Shelter a Derrick Knob Shelter Photo of17 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Sección 2.3 - Great Smoky Mountains - Mollies Ridge Shelter a Derrick Knob Shelter

    Etapa 17 ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: 16 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Sección 2.4 - Great Smoky Mountains - De Fontana Dam a Mollies Ridge Shelter ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: 18 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NO...

    Una experiencia inolvidable. Ruta muy recomendable
    René G.

  • Bent Creek

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    near Bent Creek, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Sheryl Olguin
    Distance
    6.15mi
    Elevation +
    610f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofBent Creek Photo ofBent Creek Photo ofBent Creek

    Hard times road, homestead trail, around lake Powhatan, then back through the arboretum to finish the loop. Phone died before we finished :( but did about 7.8 miles.

  • 16 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Sección 2.4 - Great Smoky Mountains - De Fontana Dam a Mollies Ridge Shelter

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    near Fontana Village, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Pablo de Gárate
    with Henry Evans René G.
    Distance
    10.99mi
    Elevation +
    3822f
    TrailRank
    91| Rating 5.0
    Photo of16 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Sección 2.4 - Great Smoky Mountains - De Fontana Dam a Mollies Ridge Shelter Photo of16 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Sección 2.4 - Great Smoky Mountains - De Fontana Dam a Mollies Ridge Shelter Photo of16 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Sección 2.4 - Great Smoky Mountains - De Fontana Dam a Mollies Ridge Shelter

    Etapa 16 ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: 15 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Secciones 4 y 3. De Stecoah Gap a Little Tennessee River, Fontana Dam ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: 17 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAR...

    Bonita etapa. Me encantan las Great Smoky Mountains
    Henry Evans
    Bonita ruta. Muchas gracias por compartirla
    Rattle Bells
    Una ruta muy bonita, aunque con una buena subida... Estupendas fotos y explicaciones. ¡Gracias por compartir!
    ladylady

  • Tanawha Trail Rough Ridge - Blue Ridge Parkway

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    near Cherokee Woods, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    jdtwhitney
    Distance
    2.37mi
    Elevation +
    722f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofTanawha Trail Rough Ridge - Blue Ridge Parkway Photo ofTanawha Trail Rough Ridge - Blue Ridge Parkway

    On 9/13/10 we hiked a short section of the Tanawha Trail starting at the Rough Ridge parking area to the Wilson Creek Overlook (mm 303 – 304). We really enjoyed this hike and the first third was somewhat challenging as i...

  • GSNMP'20 - Hyatt Ridge to Campsite 47 (Round Bottom Road 3/4)

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    near Three Forks, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Jptrash50
    Distance
    2.97mi
    Elevation +
    1421f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofGSNMP'20 - Hyatt Ridge to Campsite 47 (Round Bottom Road 3/4) Photo ofGSNMP'20 - Hyatt Ridge to Campsite 47 (Round Bottom Road 3/4) Photo ofGSNMP'20 - Hyatt Ridge to Campsite 47 (Round Bottom Road 3/4)

    Hyatt Ridge Trail to Enloe Creek Trail is a moderate three mile climb to Campsite 47, where we did an overnight. We intended to do all of Enloe Creek, by including the out/back section to Hughes Ridge Trail, but were ...

  • 14 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Sección 5. De Nantahala River, Wesser, a Cheoah Bald y Stecoah Gap, ruta US-143

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    near Wesser, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Pablo de Gárate
    Distance
    14.36mi
    Elevation +
    5663f
    TrailRank
    89| Rating 5.0
    Photo of14 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Sección 5. De Nantahala River, Wesser, a Cheoah Bald y Stecoah Gap, ruta US-143 Photo of14 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Sección 5. De Nantahala River, Wesser, a Cheoah Bald y Stecoah Gap, ruta US-143 Photo of14 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Sección 5. De Nantahala River, Wesser, a Cheoah Bald y Stecoah Gap, ruta US-143

    Etapa 14 ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: 13 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Sección 6.1 - Desde el Wesser Bald Shelter hasta Nantahala River, Wesser, NC ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: 15 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NO...

    Un excelente recorrido. Muy buena descripción. Muchas gracias
    Arturo Ciorraga

  • 21 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Sección 1.2 - Great Smoky Mountains - De Pecks Corner Shelter a Cosby Knob Shelter

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    near Three Forks, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Pablo de Gárate
    Distance
    13.19mi
    Elevation +
    2464f
    TrailRank
    89| Rating 5.0
    Photo of21 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Sección 1.2 - Great Smoky Mountains - De Pecks Corner Shelter a Cosby Knob Shelter Photo of21 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Sección 1.2 - Great Smoky Mountains - De Pecks Corner Shelter a Cosby Knob Shelter Photo of21 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Sección 1.2 - Great Smoky Mountains - De Pecks Corner Shelter a Cosby Knob Shelter

    Etapa 21 ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: 20 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Sección 1.3 - Great Smoky Mountains - Newfound Gap a Pecks Corner Shelter ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: 22 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH...

    Las Great Smoky Mountains tienen algo especial. Un recorrido extraordinario.
    René G.

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