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North Carolina Hiking and Backpacking Guide

North Carolina's Heartland - Day hikes and overnighters in the Piedmont region.

Top 10 Carolinas Camping - Ten perfect pitches in the hills, by the lakes, and on the coast of North and South Carolina.

Stellar Overnighters in the Smokies - Three hikes that steer you away from the well-trod path.

Long Trails of the Southeast - Step off the gridlocked AT and onto NC's Bartram and Foothills Trails.

Mountains-to-Sea Trail Through-Hiking Guide - A 925-mile, state-width monster, budget up to 60 days to complete—expect the experience of a lifetime.

Rainbows in the Trees - Autumn colors in the Smoky Mountains. Essay by Bob Marshall

Cataloochee Valley - Extensive trail system in the forgotten corner of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Great Smoky Mountain Hiking Trails (NC & TN) - descriptions of some of the wonderful dayhikes and backpacks in the park. Includes walks taking you to a cascading waterfall or a virgin forest.

Asheville Rambles - A gleaming quartz giant, the highest peak east of the Mississippi and more, just minutes from scenic Blue Ridge Parkway.

Waterfalls along the Blue Ridge - Five easy hikes to majestic waterfalls.

Old Growth Sanctuary - On the twisting turns of fate for the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest and National Recreation Trail in Nantahala National Forest.

Bartram National Recreation Trail - Follow the journey of 18th century naturalist William Bartram (foot) across Georgia and North Carolina.

Hiking in Nantahala National Forest - in-depth descriptions for trails in the North Carolina mountains, including the spectacular Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, largest old growth stand in the East!

Hiking in Pisgah National Forest - French Broad Ranger District and the Pisgah Ranger District - detailed trail descriptions including the Art Loeb Trail.

Hiking in Uwharrie National Forest - trails in the Piedmont, including the Uwharrie National Recreation Trail and a loop through the Birkhead Wilderness.

Hiking in Pisgah National Forest - includes information on the French Broad and the Pisgah Ranger Districts: detailed trail descriptions including the Art Loeb Trail.

Doing It in Pieces - How to take short hikes on the Appalachian Trail. Article by Edward B. Garvey, the dean of the AT.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail - descriptions of the trail, its history, and contact information.


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