The Best Trails in North Carolina (United States)

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  • Southeast Raleigh Walking Tour

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    near Raleigh, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Anna-Grace Agnini
    Distance
    1.91mi
    Elevation +
    49f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofSoutheast Raleigh Walking Tour Photo ofSoutheast Raleigh Walking Tour Photo ofSoutheast Raleigh Walking Tour

    This walking tour attempts to tell the story of Southeast Raleigh through recounting historical places as well as featuring the more current, popular stops. The tour begins at Chavis Park, and makes stops at important hi...

  • 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 ...

  • DuPont State Recreational Forest 50K (15.24 mile loop)

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    near Hamilton Estates, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Lydia@MotionMap
    Distance
    15.35mi
    Elevation +
    1463f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofDuPont State Recreational Forest 50K (15.24 mile loop) Photo ofDuPont State Recreational Forest 50K (15.24 mile loop) Photo ofDuPont State Recreational Forest 50K (15.24 mile loop)

    Directions to Guion Farm parking area from downtown Brevard: From Broad and Main Streets, head down Broad street and pass by Brevard College on your right. As you pass by Ingles and K-Mart also on your right stay right a...

  • 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...

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  • Home to Masonboro Island

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    near Sandwinds Mobile Home Park, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Jen Miller
    with Doug Miller
    Distance
    1.84nm
    Elevation +
    279f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofHome to Masonboro Island Photo ofHome to Masonboro Island Photo ofHome to Masonboro Island

    Beautiful day. Water was clear. Wind was blowing. The oyster catchers were standing guard; it is definitely nesting season. We even got to watch an oyster catcher pair and a very aggressive red-winged black bird chase a...

  • Buffalo Creek Park loop

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    near Deerfield, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    eddie4
    Distance
    4.78mi
    Elevation +
    928f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofBuffalo Creek Park loop Photo ofBuffalo Creek Park loop Photo ofBuffalo Creek Park loop

    A very well-marked trail that has a lot of ups and down but is not too hard. It might be good for a nice run or ride on a bike.

  • 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.

  • Cross Creek

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    near Mooretown, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    antjeburke
    Distance
    3.74nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofCross Creek Photo ofCross Creek Photo ofCross Creek

    Pandemic solo paddle: saw two alligators, several osprey, four turtles, one arm long fish jumping and butterflies.

  • 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.

  • New River Canoe Camping September 2017

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    near Orion, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    Aaron Dixon
    Distance
    20.46nm
    Elevation +
    0f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofNew River Canoe Camping September 2017 Photo ofNew River Canoe Camping September 2017 Photo ofNew River Canoe Camping September 2017

    Put in at Zaloo's Canoes Saturday morning, put out at New River State Park's US221 Canoe Access for the night, put out at Kings Creek Access.

  • 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.

  • Southport to Cape Fear/Frying Pan Shoals

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    near Southport, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    All who wander
    Distance
    15.90nm
    Elevation +
    236f
    TrailRank
    27| Rating 5.0

    My first kayaking trip out of Southport Harbor in Southport, NC. We paddled out to the point of Cape Fear on Bald Head Island.

    Great trip, there's good coffee on the island.
    huntertate

  • 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...

  • Fontana Lake Bryson City NC

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    near Roundhill, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    colleensusan
    Distance
    7.73nm
    Elevation +
    10f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofFontana Lake Bryson City NC Photo ofFontana Lake Bryson City NC Photo ofFontana Lake Bryson City NC

    Beautiful lake that has crystal clear water and goes on for miles surrounded by a national park on one side. We paddled for hours and saw one fishing boat, no other people. Remote. The access to the launch site was steep...

  • 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.

  • Drawbridge through 'East LA' to high dune and back

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    near Wrightsville, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    antjeburke
    Distance
    4.44nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofDrawbridge through 'East LA' to high dune and back Photo ofDrawbridge through 'East LA' to high dune and back Photo ofDrawbridge through 'East LA' to high dune and back

    Put in at Wrightsville Beach Wildlife boat ramp and paddle South on ICW to Bradley Creek. Paddle through the marshes to "East LA", past high dune back to the ICW.

  • Kayaking into 'East LA' and beyond

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    near Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina (United States)
    Author
    huntertate
    with antjeburke
    Distance
    6.13nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofKayaking into 'East LA' and beyond Photo ofKayaking into 'East LA' and beyond Photo ofKayaking into 'East LA' and beyond

    "East LA" is Lynn and Antje's (LA) favorite paddle trail, deep in the marsh away from normal boat traffic. Minus the crazy long haired rap blaring sudo fishing dude. Added to East LA was trek to the Swimming Hole and ...

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