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The Best Hiking Trails in North Carolina (United States)

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  • Wintergreen Falls

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    near Hamilton Estates, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    3.10mi
    Elevation +
    299f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofWintergreen Falls

    Wintergreen Falls is one of the lesser known in DuPont, yet it is very accessible and majestic! Park at the Guion Farm access lot off of Sky Valley Rd. in DuPont. Park near the kiosk with a very large DuPont map. Behind ...

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  • moore's wall loop trail

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    near Moores Springs, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    5.27mi
    Elevation +
    1030f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofmoore's wall loop trail Photo ofmoore's wall loop trail

    Tips: Travel counter clockwise you overcome the strenuous bit first. Trail narrows to single file in places amongst (thorn) brush

  • near Busick, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    13.08mi
    Elevation +
    3914f
    TrailRank
    20

    On the way down we mistakenly took a horse trail for a bit and then turned around. Further down we detoured to Higgins Bald. Start at the Black Mountain Camp Ground (limited parking)

  • Grassy Creek Falls

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    near Pisgah Forest Farms, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    2.77mi
    Elevation +
    587f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofGrassy Creek Falls

    Grassy Creek Falls is a lesser known one in dupont, yet a beautiful area and a hike that should not be ignored. Park at the Buck Forest lot / High Falls access off of Staton Road. Hike Buck Forest and cross a beautiful c...

  • near Nellie, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    2.60mi
    Elevation +
    223f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofGSNMP'20 - Flat Creek Trail (Round Bottom Road 1/4) Photo ofGSNMP'20 - Flat Creek Trail (Round Bottom Road 1/4) Photo ofGSNMP'20 - Flat Creek Trail (Round Bottom Road 1/4)

    Flat Creek Trail is a short and easy 2.6 mile one-way walk off of Round Bottom Road. This section of Round Bottom Road is still two-way, becoming a one-way road at the top trailhead for Flat Creek. We did this trail a...

  • High Shoals Falls

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    near Pine Mountain Lakes, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    2.76mi
    Elevation +
    574f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofHigh Shoals Falls Photo ofHigh Shoals Falls Photo ofHigh Shoals Falls

    High Shoals Falls trail is a moderate well trafficked trail in South Mountains State Park. After crossing the Jacob Fork bridge there is a series of steep steps that lead to a viewpoint of High Shoals Falls and continue ...

  • near Black Mountain, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    25.46mi
    Elevation +
    3911f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo of32nd Birthday Hike--26 miles, 11 hours, lots of tripping Photo of32nd Birthday Hike--26 miles, 11 hours, lots of tripping Photo of32nd Birthday Hike--26 miles, 11 hours, lots of tripping

    Accompanying video: https://bit.ly/2SAsI9W This was a lovely 26-mile hike I did for my 32nd birthday (I know, I know. I should have done 32 miles). It took about 11 hours and 60,000 steps. I started at my house, walke...

  • Red Slide Park to Boyd’s Creek

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    near Granite Village, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    1.55mi
    Elevation +
    43f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofRed Slide Park to Boyd’s Creek Photo ofRed Slide Park to Boyd’s Creek Photo ofRed Slide Park to Boyd’s Creek

    Red Slide Park to Boyd’s Creek. Trail was recorded starting at Boyd’s Creek returning to Red Slide Park.

  • lower cascades fall

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    near Dan River Shores, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    0.35mi
    Elevation +
    20f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo oflower cascades fall Photo oflower cascades fall

    I would imagine this place being quite popular during prime time season. The water is refreshing. Following an unmarked path around the rock it is possible to reach the top of the falls thereby avoiding the vertical c...

  • Mountain to Sea trail northbound

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    near Riceville, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    10.05mi
    Elevation +
    1850f
    TrailRank
    19

    I actually ran this but I listed it as a hike because that's what it normally is. It goes up and down on fairly technical terrain for about 2.3 miles before heading upwards at a pretty steep slope for the last 2.7 mil...

  • Daniel Ridge

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    near Balsam Grove, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    5.31mi
    Elevation +
    850f
    TrailRank
    19

    Daniel Ridge Trail - A recent landslide has blocked part of the trail and made it unstable a short distance in, going clockwise along the Davidson River. A section of the trail has been completely washed out and a social...

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