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North Carolina’s trails weave through towering peaks, lush forests and windswept shores, turning every hike into a journey filled with breathtaking views and endless discovery.

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    Pack Your Sandals, Sneakers or Boots: Find Hikes for All Levels

    Whether you’re a nature novice or a veteran hiker, we’ve found 10 North Carolina hikes that’ll help you reconnect with nature – and yourself. And by following the 7 Outdoor NC Leave No Trace Principles, you can help preserve the natural beauty all around.

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    7 Hiking Trails to Explore in Eastern North Carolina

    There’s a lot more to explore on our coast than beautiful beaches. Discover the mystery of the Carolina bays and other sights at these coastal hiking spots.

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    See Beautiful Fall Colors on North Carolina Hiking Trails

    Each fall, a wave of brilliant color starts in the North Carolina mountains, rolls across the central, urban landscapes of our state and eventually washes out at the coast. If you time it right, you can surf its entire length. Leaf-peeping season usually starts mid-September in the mountains and can last into November on the coast.

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    Hit the Hiking Trail at 6 Spots in Central North Carolina

    North Carolina's central region is home to our state's biggest cities and plenty of hustle and bustle. But beyond the interstates and business parks, you can explore this area's history and natural wonders on a variety of hiking trails.

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Find Your Trail in the Morganton Area, Nature's Playground

Burke County brings the outdoors into focus, with 250-plus miles of trails leading to mountain views, shaded forests, scenic waterways and accessible ways to explore the NC Foothills.

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Where the Trail Sings

North Carolina’s stretch of the Appalachian Trail delivers some of the most stunning, rugged and rewarding hikes on the East Coast. For casual hikers, discover iconic sun-down spots like Max Patch outside of Asheville for a taste of a trek through the Blue Ridge.

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Leave No Trace

It’s up to each of us to do our part and join the movement to protect these spaces for generations. The 7 Outdoor NC Leave No Trace Principles provide a pathway for everyone to have amazing, responsible and safe outdoor adventures in North Carolina.

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Hawksbill Mountain, Linville Gorge Wilderness

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A helpful guide in your pocket

Get access to free travel guides, highway maps or guides to handicap-accessible attractions, wineries and Civil War trails.

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