The Best Trails in North Carolina (United States)

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  • Mountain Bike Mania Route

    Mountain Bike
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    near Brown Mountain Beach, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Randall MTB
    Distance
    53.86mi
    Elevation +
    4724f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofMountain Bike Mania Route Photo ofMountain Bike Mania Route Photo ofMountain Bike Mania Route

    A long gravel grinder following the Mountain Bike Mania Route from 2002, minus the road ride at the beginning. 1. Beginning at a parking pull off on Brown Mountain Beech Road, the route parallels Wilson Creek on a rel...

  • Belville Riverwalk to Cypress Cove Rec. Park

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    near Clairmont, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Jen Miller
    with Doug Miller
    Distance
    4.83nm
    Elevation +
    1660f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofBelville Riverwalk to Cypress Cove Rec. Park Photo ofBelville Riverwalk to Cypress Cove Rec. Park Photo ofBelville Riverwalk to Cypress Cove Rec. Park

    Started this paddle about 2 hours before high tide (Orton Point). We went under Alligator Creek Bridge 1 hr. 35 min. before high tide (Orton Point). Saw lots of wild life. Family of osprey, red-winged black birds, fish (...

  • Dixon Landing

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    near Dixon Landing, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Mlisley
    Distance
    3.92nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofDixon Landing Photo ofDixon Landing Photo ofDixon Landing

    Lee-Pierce-El-Mom Bought new kayak from Adventure Co. Friday And rented two. Tried it a sit on top. Had to wait out serious thunderstorm. Went to Benas for breakfast. Came back still looked bday but we went out anyway....

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  • Uwharrie Trail - Section 6

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    near Eleazer, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Chris Gandy
    Distance
    6.73mi
    Elevation +
    823f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofUwharrie Trail - Section 6 Photo ofUwharrie Trail - Section 6 Photo ofUwharrie Trail - Section 6

    An out-and-back hike on the Uwharrie Trail from the Joe Moffitt Trailhead to the Luther Trailhead and back.

  • Spence field & Rocky Top, GSMNP TN USA, June 2013

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    near Red Bank, Tennessee (United States)
    Author
    omriqo1
    with Raphi Dror fnarad
    Distance
    11.02mi
    Elevation +
    3845f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofSpence field & Rocky Top, GSMNP TN USA, June 2013 Photo ofSpence field & Rocky Top, GSMNP TN USA, June 2013 Photo ofSpence field & Rocky Top, GSMNP TN USA, June 2013

    Long-Long climb (~1,200m) from Cades Cove area to the rigde and the Apalachian trail. Most of the hike in woods, some views from Rocky Top peak and patched of blossom (mid June) in Spence field. We've spotted a black bea...

  • Brews and Cruise through Nature and Art

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    near Method, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    smrogan
    Distance
    2.20mi
    Elevation +
    157f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofBrews and Cruise through Nature and Art Photo ofBrews and Cruise through Nature and Art Photo ofBrews and Cruise through Nature and Art

    Grab a cold beer at Raleigh Brewing and then take a cool walk along the capital area greenway and North Carolina Museum of Art Park

  • Hillsborough Street - Raleigh, NC

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    near Fairmont, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    hmbenjoc
    Distance
    1.99mi
    Elevation +
    26f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofHillsborough Street - Raleigh, NC Photo ofHillsborough Street - Raleigh, NC Photo ofHillsborough Street - Raleigh, NC

    A lively street consisting of various local restaurants and shops located right next to NC State's campus

  • Sams gap to Spivey gap overnight backpacking trip- day 1

    Hiking
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    near Rice Bend, Tennessee (United States)
    Author
    Rob Schoborg
    Distance
    6.44mi
    Elevation +
    1850f
    TrailRank
    32| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofSams gap to Spivey gap overnight backpacking trip- day 1 Photo ofSams gap to Spivey gap overnight backpacking trip- day 1 Photo ofSams gap to Spivey gap overnight backpacking trip- day 1

    First day of 14 mile hike from Sams gap to Spivey gap on the AT. Had some weirdness with Wikiloc and so had to reset the recording at Street gap. That is why the trace looks like aliens dropped us off in the middle of no...

    Looks like you had a good hike ,it sure is pretty up their.
    wecamp04

  • Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Coastal Crescent hiking route, part of *new* Stones Creek Gameland route 01-FEB-17 03:04:19 PM

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    near Davis Mobile Home Park, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    pjwetzel
    Distance
    12.81mi
    Elevation +
    177f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofMountains-to-Sea Trail, Coastal Crescent hiking route, part of *new* Stones Creek Gameland route 01-FEB-17 03:04:19 PM Photo ofMountains-to-Sea Trail, Coastal Crescent hiking route, part of *new* Stones Creek Gameland route 01-FEB-17 03:04:19 PM Photo ofMountains-to-Sea Trail, Coastal Crescent hiking route, part of *new* Stones Creek Gameland route 01-FEB-17 03:04:19 PM

    The more circuitous route is the new trail (compare with my old trail track recorded March 16, 2014). Photos are from this new trail. As of the date of this hike, the trail was still being routed and blazed and much of i...

  • Raleigh to the sea - section 1

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    near Williamsborough, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    DBMorais
    Distance
    19.89nm
    Elevation +
    272f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofRaleigh to the sea - section 1 Photo ofRaleigh to the sea - section 1 Photo ofRaleigh to the sea - section 1

    Paddle trail from Lassiter Mill Dam in downtown Raleigh, NC to Covered Bridge Rd in Clayton, NC. Initial 10 miles are through Crabtree Creek - very constricted and at times very polluted through residential and industria...

  • Cheoah Blad from Nantahala Gorge via the Bartram Trail

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    near Nantahala, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    ar_kayaker
    Distance
    5.02mi
    Elevation +
    6699f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofCheoah Blad from Nantahala Gorge via the Bartram Trail Photo ofCheoah Blad from Nantahala Gorge via the Bartram Trail Photo ofCheoah Blad from Nantahala Gorge via the Bartram Trail

    Note that this is a one-way track, the round trip distance is a little over ten miles with more than 3000' of elevation gain to the summit. It's an all-day hike but well worth it for the spring flowers, especially the Tr...

  • MST to hard times road via lake Powhatan connector Loop

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    near West Haven, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Sheryl Olguin
    Distance
    5.49mi
    Elevation +
    850f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofMST to hard times road via lake Powhatan connector Loop Photo ofMST to hard times road via lake Powhatan connector Loop Photo ofMST to hard times road via lake Powhatan connector Loop

    Steep uphill up MST, gradual switchbacks down the lake Powhatan connector to south ridge rd, then gradual uphill on hard times rd to complete the loop. Nice trails and forest service rd through mixed deciduous forest and...

  • Catawba river-lake wylie nc-sc

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    near Banalsburg (historical), North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    clvgne
    Distance
    7.10nm
    Elevation +
    823f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofCatawba river-lake wylie nc-sc Photo ofCatawba river-lake wylie nc-sc Photo ofCatawba river-lake wylie nc-sc

    Air temp 73 with 6mph winds. Very easy launch with free parking at the bot ramp. Water was getting colder. Perfect paddle day. Nice area.

  • Big Creek 2.8.18

    Hiking
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    near Crestmont, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    robsbeckwith
    Distance
    4.44mi
    Elevation +
    633f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofBig Creek 2.8.18 Photo ofBig Creek 2.8.18 Photo ofBig Creek 2.8.18

    Start at Big Creek Picinic parking area off Big Creek Entrance Road ... Big Creek trail head to Mouse Creek falls and back to Big Creek trail head off Big Creek Entrance Road.

  • DuPont Forest Peyre and Randy Dec 2011

    Mountain Bike
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    near Cedar Mountain, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Billy the Fish
    Distance
    9.49mi
    Elevation +
    2113f
    TrailRank
    31| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofDuPont Forest Peyre and Randy Dec 2011 Photo ofDuPont Forest Peyre and Randy Dec 2011 Photo ofDuPont Forest Peyre and Randy Dec 2011

    DuPont Forest Peyre and Randy Dec 2011, Single track loops slick rock, fast winding trail, Cascade Lake trail not yet on office Maps new trail.

    DuPont has more than 50 miles of trails to offer. Some of the best riding in eastern North America. Go there!
    M_ericks

  • Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Coastal Crescent hiking route, Surf City streets and walkways to Soundside park 20-MAR-14 12:05:47 PM

    Hiking
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    near Surf City, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    pjwetzel
    Distance
    4.83mi
    Elevation +
    56f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofMountains-to-Sea Trail, Coastal Crescent hiking route, Surf City streets and walkways to Soundside park 20-MAR-14 12:05:47 PM Photo ofMountains-to-Sea Trail, Coastal Crescent hiking route, Surf City streets and walkways to Soundside park 20-MAR-14 12:05:47 PM Photo ofMountains-to-Sea Trail, Coastal Crescent hiking route, Surf City streets and walkways to Soundside park 20-MAR-14 12:05:47 PM

    some parts of this trail have been rerouted to follow a new walkway alongside the highway and to pass the new Turtle Hospital. Also the swing bridge is being replaced by a new high bridge with dedicated pedestrian walkwa...

  • Winding River. -Suzanne’s

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    near Tanglewood, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    arlenemowens
    with huntertate antjeburke
    Distance
    2.95nm
    Elevation +
    52f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofWinding River. -Suzanne’s Photo ofWinding River. -Suzanne’s Photo ofWinding River. -Suzanne’s

    SO much lovely water and little wind made the trek so pleasant. Huge and many dolphin at beginning-good omen. But of wind upon return. Couramonts , Egret, Ibis, ?swallows? In the marsh.

  • Table Rock summit and Chimney

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    near Wisemans View, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Volha_S
    Distance
    4.87mi
    Elevation +
    1181f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofTable Rock summit and Chimney Photo ofTable Rock summit and Chimney Photo ofTable Rock summit and Chimney

    Part of a trail I was planning on doing was closed from Jan to Aug. so had to do change the original idea of doing loop and had to walk same way back.

  • Little bald summit

    Hiking
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    near Stony Fork, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Gilles Deworm
    Distance
    1.60mi
    Elevation +
    397f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofLittle bald summit Photo ofLittle bald summit Photo ofLittle bald summit

    Park ar Buck Springs Gap Overlook amont Blue Ridge Parkway. Follow Buck Spring Overlook trail and turn on pilot rock trail ( 2nd left)

  • Downtown Durham Discovery Walk

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    near Durham, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    mehostet
    Distance
    1.57mi
    Elevation +
    72f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofDowntown Durham Discovery Walk Photo ofDowntown Durham Discovery Walk Photo ofDowntown Durham Discovery Walk

    Although sometimes overshadowed by its larger neighbor Raleigh, Durham is a diverse city with much to see and do. The city has a rich history and gritty, entrepreneurial spirit. This walk will take you through some of th...

  • PIlot Mtn St. Park circuit with bushwhack 2017-05-02 17:19:20

    Hiking
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    near Pinnacle, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    pjwetzel
    Distance
    5.91mi
    Elevation +
    1270f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofPIlot Mtn St. Park circuit with bushwhack 2017-05-02 17:19:20 Photo ofPIlot Mtn St. Park circuit with bushwhack 2017-05-02 17:19:20 Photo ofPIlot Mtn St. Park circuit with bushwhack 2017-05-02 17:19:20

    Portions of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and also the park's Mountain Trail, bushwhack up to loop trail around the base of the knob, then the spectacular Ledge Spring Trail, finally Grindstone Trail back to park office

  • Bridal Veil Falls

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    near Pisgah Forest Farms, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Lydia@MotionMap
    Distance
    4.40mi
    Elevation +
    430f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofBridal Veil Falls

    Bridal Veil Falls is truly a movie waterfall and famous for Last of the Mohicans and Hunger Games. The photo is of lower Bridal Veil. Park at Buck Forest lot / High Falls access off of Staton Rd. Hike Buck Forest and cro...

  • Falls Reservoir tunnels

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    near Badin, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    holbrocr
    Distance
    5.41nm
    Elevation +
    39f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofFalls Reservoir tunnels Photo ofFalls Reservoir tunnels Photo ofFalls Reservoir tunnels

    Falls Reservoir tunnels - if you plan on going into the tunnels, bring a good flash light. A phone light won’t cut it. If the water is low (like today) you will have to portage your boat between a few rocks to get into...

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