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- Asheville Urban Trail (Asheville NC) Level of Difficulty: Easy. Distance: 1.7 miles. Elevation Gain: NA. For a fun departure from the typical nature trail, the Asheville Urban Trail is a fantastic way to explore Downtown Asheville, learn some Asheville history, and check out local art along the way.
- Hard Times Road Trail (Asheville NC) Level of Difficulty: Easy. Distance: 6 miles. Elevation Gain: 60 feet. Frequently cited as some of the best hiking in Asheville NC, the Hard Times Road Trail offers a long (but gentle) trek through the Bent Creek Experimental Forest.
- Moore Cove Falls Trail (Brevard NC) Level of Difficulty: Easy. Distance: 1.4 miles. Elevation Gain: 250 feet. This is a quick, rewarding trek in the heart of Pisgah National Forest amongst a gluttony of North Carolina waterfalls.
- Craggy Gardens (Blue Ridge Parkway NC) Level of Difficulty: Moderate. Distance: 1.9 miles. Elevation Gain: 575 feet. Too remote to be part of any town, Craggy Gardens has some of the most beloved hikes near Asheville NC on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
- Kent Mitchell Nature Trail. Bald Head IslandSee on map. According to conservationists, Bald Head Island’s 800 acres of mature maritime forest are the finest remaining example of this threatened coastal ecosystem in the state.
- Currituck Banks National Estuarine Reserve. CorollaSee on map. The first third of a mile of your hike at Currituck Banks National Estuarine Reserve begins on a boardwalk but finishes on 1.5 miles of primitive trails that wind through a maritime forest of loblolly pine, longleaf pine, American beech and live oak, and ends at Currituck Sound.
- Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. RodantheSee on map. Many consider the half-mile, handicap-accessible North Pond Trail to be the best for viewing wildlife in the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge.
- Croatan National Forest. HavelockSee on map. Located south of New Bern, Croatan National Forest looks more like it should be in the mountains rather than the coast.
May 12, 2024 · THE 10 BEST North Carolina Coast Hiking Trails. Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location. 1. Currituck Banks. Park and walk around, drive the car on the beach. 2.
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The MST does not have any shelter like some of the other long-distance trails. To plan your long distance hike on the MST check out the FMST Trail Guides. These guides point out camping options and points of interest along the trail.
There are multiple post offices along the route you can send resupply boxes. Alternately, there are gas stations and local stores you can resupply at. The FMST site advises these are smaller stores and may have higher prices due to their size and inability to order in bulk, so be prepared and budget for that. From the mountains to the sea bears do ...
Be prepared! The summers can get really hot and humid in North Carolina. As you should everywhere, treat your water! and bring enough to keep hydrated! Bring sunscreen, there are many miles in the open on trail and along the back roads. Also, make sure to bring bug spray. North Carolina is full of insects, especially near the coast.
Trails don’t build themselves… Volunteers are always need and appreciated to help with building of new sections and reroutes, also helping with general maintenance such as clearing trees, trimming back growth and clearing drains. If trail work isn’t something you are in to, you could volunteer to help out at a festival. The FMST sets up booths at e...
The FMST is a non-profit and could benefit from financial gifts. There are multiple ways to give financially: 1. Stocks 2. Matching gifts (from your employer) 3. Corporate Sponsorship 4. Specialty License plate 5. and more!
Mar 17, 2021 · The Mountains-to-Sea Trail (a.k.a. the MST) stretches from North Carolina’s western border with Tennessee all the way east to the Atlantic Ocean. This epic NC hiking trail passes through 37 different counties, three national forests, and 10 North Carolina State Parks.
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Sep 23, 2021 · Providing access to these treasured outdoor places is a growing hub of interconnected trails, including the Carolina Thread Trail, extending into neighboring South Carolina; the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, a developing 1,200-mile footpath; and the East Coast Greenway, linking communities by trail from Florida all the way to Maine. With such a ...
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May 27, 2010 · Spanning 962 miles across North Carolina, the Mountains to Sea Trail (MST) includes the highest mountains east of the Rockies down to the lowest points along the Outer Banks. It traverses three national parks, three national forests, two wilderness areas, and the highest sand dune on the East Coast.
