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The Best Hiking Trails in North Carolina (United States)

2,880 trails

(48)
  • Glassmine Falls to Survey Boulder

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    near Dillingham, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    9.04mi
    Elevation +
    2493f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofGlassmine Falls to Survey Boulder Photo ofGlassmine Falls to Survey Boulder Photo ofGlassmine Falls to Survey Boulder

    Nice nine miler, out and back. Very peaceful. Diverse terrain. Good quad workout on the switchbacks once you get to Walker Knob.

  • Mordecai Historic Park

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    near Whitaker Park, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    0.15mi
    Elevation +
    10f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofMordecai Historic Park Photo ofMordecai Historic Park Photo ofMordecai Historic Park

    This historic park is the perfect place for locals and tourists to learn about the hidden history of Wake County’s oldest plantation. The park is free to walk through and visitors can schedule a tour to get a first-hand ...

  • near Tate City, Georgia (United States)
    Distance
    12.47mi
    Elevation +
    2851f
    TrailRank
    88| Rating 5.0
    Photo of10 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Secciones 10.1 y 9.2 - Desde Muskrat Creek Shelter hasta Carter Gap Shelter Photo of10 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Secciones 10.1 y 9.2 - Desde Muskrat Creek Shelter hasta Carter Gap Shelter Photo of10 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Secciones 10.1 y 9.2 - Desde Muskrat Creek Shelter hasta Carter Gap Shelter

    Etapa 10 ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: 9 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - GEORGIA Y NORTH CAROLINA - Secciones 11 y 10.2 - Desde Dicks Creek Gap hasta el Muskrat Creek Shelter ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: 11 - APPALACHIAN TR...

    Un buen recorrido. Bonitos paisajes, incluso en invierno
    Arturo Ciorraga
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  • near Ansley Heights, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    5.67mi
    Elevation +
    607f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofBoone Fork Trail, Blowing Rock, NC Photo ofBoone Fork Trail, Blowing Rock, NC

    I did clockwise. First part goes through a campground and close to the road. Soon it reachs the creek and goes along it with many crossings. Completely shady. A lot of roots. I couldn’t see Hebron Falls, too many rocks a...

  • Looking Glass Rock

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    near Millbrook Estates, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    5.08mi
    Elevation +
    1355f
    TrailRank
    24

    Lovely walk, quite short only 5.5 but steep. Watch out at the top slippery with a sheer drop! Started the tracker a little late start and end at the finishing point.

  • Duggers creek detour

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    near Linville Falls, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    0.56mi
    Elevation +
    210f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofDuggers creek detour Photo ofDuggers creek detour Photo ofDuggers creek detour

    A small detour in the duggers creek trail, beautiful scenery and flora. Good chance to get away from the rest of the hikers. enjoy!

  • near Kilby Mill, Georgia (United States)
    Distance
    15.97mi
    Elevation +
    3445f
    TrailRank
    87| Rating 5.0
    Photo of11 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Secciones 9.1 y 8.2 - Desde el Carter Gap Shelter hasta Winding Stair Gap - US-64 Photo of11 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Secciones 9.1 y 8.2 - Desde el Carter Gap Shelter hasta Winding Stair Gap - US-64 Photo of11 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Secciones 9.1 y 8.2 - Desde el Carter Gap Shelter hasta Winding Stair Gap - US-64

    Etapa 11 ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: 10 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Secciones 10.1 y 9.2 - Desde Muskrat Creek Shelter hasta Carter Gap Shelter ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: 12 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NO...

    Nice trail!
    Arturo Ciorraga
  • near Ansley Heights, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    2.31mi
    Elevation +
    75f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofPrice Lake Loop Trail  - Blue Ridge Parkway Photo ofPrice Lake Loop Trail  - Blue Ridge Parkway

    On 9/13/10 we hiked the Price Lake loop trail. We started at the Parking area for Julian Price Park and this trail wound its’ way around Price lake. The first section of this trail travels through the campground at the l...

  • near Briertown, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    5.78mi
    Elevation +
    1844f
    TrailRank
    87| Rating 5.0
    Photo of13 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Sección 6.1 - Desde el Wesser Bald Shelter hasta Nantahala River, Wesser, NC Photo of13 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Sección 6.1 - Desde el Wesser Bald Shelter hasta Nantahala River, Wesser, NC Photo of13 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Sección 6.1 - Desde el Wesser Bald Shelter hasta Nantahala River, Wesser, NC

    Etapa 13 ⇐ Enlace a la etapa anterior: 12 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLINA - Secciones 8.1, 7 y 6,2. De Winding Stair Gap a Wesser Bald Shelter ⇒ Enlace a la etapa siguiente: 14 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL - NORTH CAROLI...

    Muy interesante ese paso por el Nantahala River. !Congratulations!
    Arturo Ciorraga
    Muy buenas fotos e información sobre esta bonita etapa de NC.
    ladylady
  • near Blowing Rock, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    3.34mi
    Elevation +
    928f
    TrailRank
    23

    This trail begins at the south side of Blowing rock and follows the New Years Creek for about 1.5 miles. Several nice water falls along the way. This trail has a good bit of elevation change from start to end. An interes...

  • near Rainbow Springs, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    24.00mi
    Elevation +
    5249f
    TrailRank
    23

    Route used on Day Three of my 3 day, 2 night Standing Indian Loop Backpacking trip. - Sintax77 From the video 'Hiking the Standing Indian Loop - 3 Day Hammock Camping Trip' by Sintax77 YouTube Link: https://youtu.b...

  • 191018 - Clingmans Dome

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    near Solola Valley, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    1.25mi
    Elevation +
    358f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo of191018 - Clingmans Dome Photo of191018 - Clingmans Dome Photo of191018 - Clingmans Dome

    A quick hike up to the Clingmans Dome observation deck. The trailhead (and this GPS track) starts at the end of Clingmans Dome parking lot, but we actually had to park an additional mile down Clingmans Dome Road because ...

  • Devil's Courthouse plus

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    near Balsam Grove, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    2.84mi
    Elevation +
    384f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofDevil's Courthouse plus Photo ofDevil's Courthouse plus Photo ofDevil's Courthouse plus

    Short jaunt to Devil's Courthouse and then wandering other trails (mountain sea trail for part). Stopped once due to mud and the next time (~2 miles short of a road) because of time limitations.

  • Rocks Trail

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    near Carolina Forest, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    1.93mi
    Elevation +
    174f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofRocks Trail Photo ofRocks Trail Photo ofRocks Trail

    Morrow Mountain State Park: We did hike in and out, not just one way like the recording shows. It is a very well maintained, easy to hike trail. My daughter managed fine in spite of an ankle injury; she walked with and a...

  • Hard times rd to Miyazaki forest

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    near West Haven, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    3.19mi
    Elevation +
    328f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofHard times rd to Miyazaki forest Photo ofHard times rd to Miyazaki forest Photo ofHard times rd to Miyazaki forest

    Mild walk along hard times road to an unmaintained trail that goes downhill into a forest with a floor covered in ferns. Beautiful hike.

  • Greybeard to Warren Knob

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    near Montreat, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    7.96mi
    Elevation +
    1686f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofGreybeard to Warren Knob

    Love this trail. First 1-2 miles all up rocky terrain. I prefer to go to Warren Knob over the busier Greybeard Overlook (it’s about the same view). On a warm day, this is a minimum 2-liters of water hike. Parts of this t...

  • Wild Cat Trail

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    near Chestnut Hill, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    8.70mi
    Elevation +
    2228f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofWild Cat Trail

    Disregard last .7 miles (I was in the car). Absolutely incredible hike. Waterfall features, intense hill climb over stone steps, hidden meadow exactly 3 miles up (which is where you will probably turn around). If you wan...

  • Badin Lake Trail

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    near Blaine, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    5.90mi
    Elevation +
    656f
    TrailRank
    22

    Took my wife and 2 dogs (Husky and a Lab) on this trail today. It is located on the eastern side of Badin Lake in the Uwharrie Forest. The trail is roughly 5.6 miles long and has moderate climbs and decents. Throw in som...

  • near Blowing Rock, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    4.89mi
    Elevation +
    682f
    TrailRank
    22

    On9/13/10 we hiked the Flat Top Tower trail at the Moses Cone ParK (mm 294). This was an interesting hike at the location of the Moses homestead. The trails were the old carriage paths and wound around the vast property ...

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