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2,539 mi 4,086 km

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1,866 mi 3,004 km

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Kayak Camping Basics: Jul 21 - Durham REI
Take kayaking to its next step, kayak camping. In this 1.5 hour class learn the basics of what gear to bring, what to leave behind, and how to pack your kayak for an overnight or multi-day kayak trip. Learn from an REI expert the tips and tricks for an amazing kayak adventure Details
SUP Yoga: Jul 22 - Falls Lake - Beaverdam Recreation Area
Combine the peace and serenity of the classic art and Yoga with the on-water fluidity of Stand Up Paddleboarding. Your instructor will join the two activities to provide a unique way to challenge your mind and body on the water. Details
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Gems in North Carolina - 19

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Big Flat Rock Overlook / Campsite

5
Spruce Pine, NC
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Tablerock Summit

4
Spruce Pine, NC
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Clingmans Dome

13
Gatlinburg, TN
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Shortoff Mountain View

2
Glen Alpine, NC
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Horse Rock Bald

2
Burnsville, NC
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Spence Field

2
Robbinsville, NC
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Cataloochee Valley Wildlife Viewpoint

1
Cove Creek, NC
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Waterrock Knob

2
Maggie Valley, NC

Featured Hikes in North Carolina - 102

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The path behind Big Flat Rock Overlook that takes adventurous hikers up and over the campsite.

#1

22.3 mi 35.9 km
Linville Gorge Wildernes...
 11
Glen Alpine, NC
A quick water break on the Black Mountain Crest Trail.

#2

12.1 mi 19.5 km
Mount Mitchell - Black M...
 17
Burnsville, NC
Forest on Baxter Creek Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

#3

17.2 mi 27.7 km
Mt. Sterling Loop (Big C...
 10
Cove Creek, NC
Stone Mountain Falls.

#4

4.3 mi 7.0 km
Stone Mountain Loop Trail
 13
Thurmond, NC
The bridge over the marsh in Surf City and the walking bridge from Soundside parke in Surf City, NC.

#5

1,250.3 mi 2,012.2 km
Mountains-to-Sea Trail
 3
Gatlinburg, TN
Mount LeConte after a winter storm on the AT. Clouds hug the ridges and hoarfrost covers the trees.

#6

8.0 mi 12.9 km
Charlies Bunion Out and ...
 19
Gatlinburg, TN
Confluence Rocky and Deep Rivers. White Pines TLC Preserve Pittsboro, NC.

#7

2.4 mi 3.8 km
White Pines Loop
 4
Farmville, NC
Interesting rock formation next to the boardwalk protecting the delicate ecosystems on top of the ridge.

#8

13.0 mi 20.9 km
Tanawha Trail
 6
Newland, NC

Trails in North Carolina - 539

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7.7 mi 12.4 km
#1 Shortoff Mountain Trail
Glen Alpine, NC
7.7 mi 12.4 km Glen Alpine, NC
Minor Issues
Update
Some Mud, Fallen Trees
52 days ago
2 
5.4 mi 8.7 km
#2 Boone Fork Trail
Blowing Rock, NC
5.4 mi 8.7 km Blowing Rock, NC
All Clear
Update
Some Mud
1 day ago
12 
2.8 mi 4.4 km
#3 Profile Trail
Banner Elk, NC
2.8 mi 4.4 km Banner Elk, NC
All Clear
Update
Muddy: The trail is now extended as the parking lot moved further down the road. New trail is really muddy.
15 days ago
8 
14.0 mi 22.5 km
#4 Linville Gorge Trail
Glen Alpine, NC
14.0 mi 22.5 km Glen Alpine, NC
Minor Issues
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Fallen Trees
32 days ago
3 
15.6 mi 25.1 km
#5 Hazel Creek Trail
Robbinsville, NC
15.6 mi 25.1 km Robbinsville, NC
Unknown
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4 
6.6 mi 10.6 km
#6 Baxter Creek Trail
Cove Creek, NC
6.6 mi 10.6 km Cove Creek, NC
Minor Issues
Update
Fallen Trees
42 days ago
6 
6.3 mi 10.1 km
#7 Uwharrie Trail Extension
Troy, NC
6.3 mi 10.1 km Troy, NC
All Clear
Update
Dry: all clear just make sure to bring tick protection in the summer
38 days ago
5 
94.1 mi 151.4 km
#8 AT: Carolina Mountain Club (NC/TN)
Cove Creek, NC
94.1 mi 151.4 km Cove Creek, NC
Unknown
Update
2 
0.7 mi 1.1 km
#9 Table Rock Summit Trail
Spruce Pine, NC
0.7 mi 1.1 km Spruce Pine, NC
Unknown
Update
6 
0.8 mi 1.3 km
#10 Holman Loop
Butner, NC
0.8 mi 1.3 km Butner, NC
Unknown
Update
3 
3.7 mi 5.9 km
#11 Old Butt Knob Trail
Canton, NC
3.7 mi 5.9 km Canton, NC
All Clear
Update
Some Mud - many rock patches can be slippery after rain
25 days ago
0.6 mi 1.0 km
#12 Stairway Trail
Apex, NC
0.6 mi 1.0 km Apex, NC
Unknown
Update
2 
2.4 mi 3.9 km
#13 Woody Ridge Trail (177)
Burnsville, NC
2.4 mi 3.9 km Burnsville, NC
Unknown
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3 
2.9 mi 4.6 km
#14 Daniel Boone Scout Trail
Foscoe, NC
2.9 mi 4.6 km Foscoe, NC
Unknown
Update
2 
0.7 mi 1.1 km
#15 Jordan Trail
Butner, NC
0.7 mi 1.1 km Butner, NC
Unknown
Update
2 
1.0 mi 1.5 km
#16 River Trail
Farmville, NC
1.0 mi 1.5 km Farmville, NC
Unknown
Update
2 
1.2 mi 1.9 km
#17 Little Table Rock Trail
Spruce Pine, NC
1.2 mi 1.9 km Spruce Pine, NC
Unknown
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1 
1.0 mi 1.6 km
#18 Gilbert Yager Trail
Farmville, NC
1.0 mi 1.6 km Farmville, NC
Unknown
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2 
1.6 mi 2.5 km
#19 Justice Loop
Butner, NC
1.6 mi 2.5 km Butner, NC
Unknown
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2 
0.9 mi 1.4 km
#20 Peaks Loop
Butner, NC
0.9 mi 1.4 km Butner, NC
Unknown
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2 

Photos of North Carolina - 1010

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The Peoples Trail - A photo shot of a couple along the Appalachian Trail from atop Max Patch Mountain in Pisgah National Forest. There are many stunning views along the 2,200-mile east coast trail, but nothing quite like the panoramic scene of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

#1

The Peoples Trail - A photo shot of a couple along the Appalachian Trail from atop Max Patch Mountain in Pisgah National Forest. There are many stunning views along the 2,200-mile east coast trail, but nothing quite like the panoramic scene of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
 30
Marshall, NC
Forest on Baxter Creek Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

#2

Forest on Baxter Creek Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
 15
Cove Creek, NC
The bridge over the marsh in Surf City and the walking bridge from Soundside parke in Surf City, NC.

#3

The bridge over the marsh in Surf City and the walking bridge from Soundside parke in Surf City, NC.
 9
Surf City, NC
A quick water break on the Black Mountain Crest Trail.

#4

A quick water break on the Black Mountain Crest Trail.
 8
Burnsville, NC
Afternoon sun streaming through the trees on the Crest Trail.

#5

Afternoon sun streaming through the trees on the Crest Trail.
 6
Burnsville, NC
Taken near the Surf City, NC Welcome Center along the trail. Surf City fishing pier in the distance.

#6

Taken near the Surf City, NC Welcome Center along the trail. Surf City fishing pier in the distance.
 9
Surf City, NC
Early morning view from the Overlook at Crowders Mountain

#7

Early morning view from the Overlook at Crowders Mountain
 2
Kings Mountain, NC
The boardwalk from Soundside Park heads to the grocery store and the main beach access.

#8

The boardwalk from Soundside Park heads to the grocery store and the main beach access.
 10
Surf City, NC

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