54 routes · Hiking · Mountain Biking · Trail Running
North Carolina
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Get a top trail recommendation in North Carolina from one of our 38 guidebooks, or get inspired by the 230 local adventures uploaded by the FATMAP community. Start exploring now!
Destinations in North Carolina
35 routes · Hiking · Trail Running
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Routes in North Carolina
Bearwallow Mountain
A Scenic Summit with Cows and History
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 3.4 km
- Ascent
- 177 m
- Descent
- 177 m
American Tobacco Trail
This is a beautiful rails-to-trails route that follows the former railroad corridor of the American Tobacco Company.
Easy Trail Running
- Distance
- 36 km
- Ascent
- 284 m
- Descent
- 307 m
American Tobacco Trail
This is a beautiful rails-to-trails route that follows the former railroad corridor of the American Tobacco Company.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 36 km
- Ascent
- 284 m
- Descent
- 307 m
American Tobacco Trail
This is a beautiful rails-to-trails route that follows the former railroad corridor of the American Tobacco Company.
Easy Gravel Biking
- Distance
- 36 km
- Ascent
- 284 m
- Descent
- 307 m
American Tobacco Trail
This is a beautiful rails-to-trails route that follows the former railroad corridor of the American Tobacco Company.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 36 km
- Ascent
- 284 m
- Descent
- 307 m
American Tobacco Trail
This is a beautiful rails-to-trails route that follows the former railroad corridor of the American Tobacco Company.
Moderate Road Biking
- Distance
- 36 km
- Ascent
- 284 m
- Descent
- 307 m
Satulah Mountain
A popular summit hike in Highlands with views reaching in to NC, SC, and Georgia.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 1 km
- Ascent
- 36 m
- Descent
- 36 m
Ravenel Park
One of the best hikes to enjoy the sunrise or sunset near Highlands.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Ascent
- 72 m
- Descent
- 72 m
Guidebooks in North Carolina
58 routes · Hiking
The Appalachian Trail
10 routes · Hiking
Find Your Perfect Trail in Great Smoky Mountains NP
7 routes · Hiking
Mount Mitchell - Hike the Highest Peaks in the East
7 routes · Hiking
The Epic Mountains to Sea Trail - Sections 1-5
16 routes · Hiking
Classic Day Hikes between Asheville and Brevard, NC
6 routes · Hiking
6 Wonderful Waterfall Hikes Within an Hour of Asheville
9 routes · Hiking
Best Trails for Overnight Camping Near Asheville
10 routes · Hiking