Blue Ridge Parkway
- The motor road is marked every mile by concrete mileposts (MP) beginning at MP 0 near Shenandoah National Park and ending at MP 469 at Great Smoky Mountain National Park. The winding nature of the road may make it diffic... wildernet.com
Douglas Falls Trail
General Description From the trailhead (which is not marked with a Douglas Falls sign) at Forest Road 74 follow the white-blazed trail. It descends gently for .5 mile to the impressive Douglas Falls. The trail then turns l... wildernet.com
Appalachian Trail - North Of Hot Springs, Nc
This 10 mile loop begins on the east side of Hot Springs, along side the French Broad River. The first 1/2 mile is a flat easy hike along the river. The next two miles are a rather steep rise of 1200 feet. The trail is ro... localhikes.com
Shinny Trail
General Description Shinny Trail is a beautiful remote trail that follows the path of Shinny Creek. The hike is hilly at times and rather strenuous but for the most part is shade covered with wonderful views of flora and f... wildernet.com
Pettigrew State Park
- Pettigrew State Park is a fisherman's paradise. The 16,600-acre natural lake, second largest in the state, offers largemouth bass, yellow perch, pickerel, catfish and sunfish. Formed on a vast peninsula lying between the... wildernet.com
Stone Mountain Loop Trail
General Description Stone Mountain Loop Trail is one of North Carolina's most popular trails despite its strenuous path. The entire trail is 4.5 miles in length and blazed in yellow. The trail is truly an adventure climbin... wildernet.com
Buckquarter Creek Trail
General Description Buckquarter Creek Trail is located in the northern section of Eno River State Park. This trail may be combined with Holden's Mill Trail for a circuit hike of a little more than 4 miles. Buckquarter Trai... wildernet.com
Gorges State Park
- Plunging waterfalls, rugged river gorges, sheer rock walls and one of the greatest concentrations of rare and unique species in the eastern United States are found within Gorges State Park. An elevation that rises some 2... wildernet.com
Colbert Ridge Trail
General Description The beginning of Colbert Ridge Trail is quite heavily used since it is close to the Carolina Hemlock Recreation Area. The trail is blazed in white and ascends gently from the first .5 mile and then clim... wildernet.com
Art Loeb Trail
General Description The Art Loeb Trail is a 32 mile hike with overlapping trails offering a number of access locations. The trail is broken into several sections with the trail beginning just south of the Pisgah Ranger Sta... wildernet.com
Rhododendron Trail
General Description Rhododendron Trail begins about a .25 mile on Summit Trail bearing to the right. It is an interpretive trail telling of the area's history. Brochures are available at park entrance and trailhead. Rhodod... wildernet.com
Medoc Mountain State Park
- This lovely mountain area has an agricultural history. The land was once the property of Sidney Weller, a noted farmer and educator. He cultivated grapes here during the 19th century. Weller produced a highly acclaimed w... wildernet.com
Eno River Boat Launch
General Description There are three terrific sites for launching your canoe or small boat along the Eno River. The sites all offer parking and two of the sites offer a picnic area as well. Directions from Durham, NC: Three... wildernet.com
Morrow Mountain State Park
Enjoy the gifts of nature surrounded by the remnants of a once mighty range of peaks. Upon first encounter, the Uwharrie Mountains may seem like a mountainous mirage. These steep, rugged hills?unusual topography for the ... landbigfish.com
Cox Mountain Trail
General Description Cox Mountain Trail offers the two highest peaks in the park. One peak is 688 feet and the other is registered at 700 feet. The southern end of the trail offers the steep hilly peaks while the northern s... wildernet.com
Company Mill Trail
General Description The Company Mill Trail is the second longest trail in the park. It is about 4.5 miles long and marked with orange squares. It wanders through large stream beds and travels past the site of an old dam an... wildernet.com
Fort Fisher - Cape Fear - Kure Beach, Nc
Fort Fisher is located on a narrow strip of land on Pleasure Island south of Wilmington, NC. It was situated so that to could fire on ship coming down the cost of NC as well as any ships trying to sail up the Cape Fear Ri... waymarking.com
William B. Umstead State Park
- William B. Umstead State Park is tucked between the growing cities of Raleigh, Cary, Durham and the corporate Research Triangle. The 5,413 acre park is divided into two sections, Crabtree Creek and Reedy Creek. It includ... wildernet.com