Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail
Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail

Author: Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail

Publisher: UNC Press Books

Published: 2020-02-18

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1469654865

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The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is an 1,175-mile destination trail that crosses North Carolina from Clingmans Dome in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Jockey's Ridge State Park on the Outer Banks. It traverses 37 counties, 7 national parks and forests, and nearly a dozen state parks and historic sites. This is the first-ever guide to day hikes along the crown jewel of North Carolina foot trails. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or new to the outdoors, this official guide from Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail is your go-to companion for exploring all the trail has to offer, showcasing everything from scenic mountain vistas to surprising escapes in the state's Piedmont region and the wonders of coastal plain pocosins. Features include - 40 hikes carefully chosen to appeal to hikers of all experience levels - Helpful hike finder feature to identify the perfect hikes for birding, waterfalls, history, universal accessibility, and more - Turn-by-turn guidance and key points of interest for each hike - Full-color maps and photographs - Helpful information about the trail's history and ongoing development

Hiking North Carolina
Hiking North Carolina

Author: Randy Johnson

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2016-01-15

Total Pages: 393

ISBN-13: 1493014854

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From the Great Smokies and the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Piedmont and the Outer Banks, this thoroughly updated and revised guide features more than 200 hiking trails in all regions of the state.

Hiking the Carolina Mountains
Hiking the Carolina Mountains

Author: Danny Bernstein

Publisher: Milestone Press (NC)

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781889596198

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The mountains of western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina are a hikers paradise--rich with human history and home to some of the greatest biological diversity in the world. This guide includes 57 day hikes ranging in length from 2 to 13 miles, with destinations including the waterfalls of DuPont State forest; the Blue Ridge Parkway's beautiful Craggy Gardens; the ruins of George Vanderbilt's palatial Buck Spring hunting lodge on Mt. Pisgah; the summit of Cold Mountain, and more. Each entry covers everything you need to know to enjoy your hike: maps and detailed directions, mileage, elevation gain, trail highlights, fees and hiking regulations, films and novels set in each location, and more.

100 Classic Hikes in North Carolina
100 Classic Hikes in North Carolina

Author: Joe Miller

Publisher: The Mountaineers Books

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9781594850547

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North Carolina's classic hikes are described in this guidebook to the state's best trails

Hiking North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains
Hiking North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains

Author: Danny Bernstein

Publisher: Milestone Press (NC)

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781889596273

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Western North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains are some of the oldest on earth, boasting old-growth forests, pristine streams, and ancient heath balds with stunning views. This guide includes 72 great day hikes ranging from 1 to 13 miles, with destinations like the stone tower of Hanging Rock State Park, Max Patch on the Appalachian Trail, the "Opera Box" at Chimney Rock State Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway's Craggy Gardens, the waterfalls of Linville Gorge, and Gregory Bald in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Each entry includes complete driving and hiking directions, maps, trailhead GPS coordinates, elevation gain, trail highlights, and related historical anecdotes, plus books and movies set in each locale.

Hiking North Carolina
Hiking North Carolina

Author: Randy Johnson

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2007-02-01

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 0762756098

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From the Great Smokies and the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Piedmont and the Outer Banks, this thoroughly updated and revised guide features more than 200 hiking trails in all regions of the state.

Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in the Mountains of North Carolina (Third Edition) (Explorer's 50 Hikes)
Explorer's Guide 50 Hikes in the Mountains of North Carolina (Third Edition) (Explorer's 50 Hikes)

Author: Robert L. Williams

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2012-06-04

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 0881509752

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This updated third edition offers day hikes for all skill levels and abilities, including an underground hike through an old gold mine and a climb to the top of the highest peak along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The mountain ranges of North Carolina—from the Blue Ridge and Great Smokies to the southern foothills—are distinguished by steep gorges, spectacular waterfalls, lush forests, open vistas and temperate weather, making them a popular hiking destination in every season. This updated third edition offers day hikes for all skill levels and abilities, including an underground hike through an old gold mine and a climb to the top of the highest peak along the Blue Ridge Parkway. In addition to trailhead directions, hiking distances and times, safety tips, and topographic maps, you’ll also find folk stories, historical anecdotes, and natural history information.

Hiking North Carolina
Hiking North Carolina

Author: Randy Johnson

Publisher: Falcon Guides

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781560442110

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From the Great Smokies and the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Piedmont and the Outer Banks, this guide features more than 200 hikes in all regions of the state--including the Appalachian Trail, Grandfather Mountain, Linville Gorge and Shining Rock wilderness areas, Roan Mountain, the greenways of Charlotte, Durham, and Raliegh, and the coastal areas of Nags Head, Cape Lookout, and Cape Hatteras. Whether you're interested in a challenging backpacking adventure deep in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains or an easy day hike along a greenway or an ocean beach, "Hiking North Carolina" is an indispensable part of your next outing.

Appalachian Trail Guide to North Carolina-Georgia Including the Great Smokey Mountains National Park
Appalachian Trail Guide to North Carolina-Georgia Including the Great Smokey Mountains National Park

Author: William Van Horn

Publisher: Appalachian Trail Conference

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781889386997

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The official guide to the 238 miles of the Appalachian Trail from its southern terminus on Springer Mountain in Georgia (about an hour north of Atlanta) to the eastern boundary of Great Smoky Mountains National Park on the North Carolina-Tennessee border. This guidebook comes with four five-color topographic maps printed on two sheets of waterproof, tear-resistant material, for the areas south of the park and National Geographic Maps' five-color topographic map of the park, with its side trails. The route traverses wilderness areas throughout the Chattahoochee-Oconee and Nantahala national forests, as well as the park, and includes the most rugged sections of the legendary footpath south of New Hampshire and Maine. All the waterproof, tear-proof maps have scales of about one inch to one mile. The book includes detailed trail descriptions as well as information on overnight sites, water sources, natural and cultural history of the areas, and directions to trailheads. Packaged in a resealable bag for convenience on the trail. No batteries, downloads, or service reception required.