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Hiking in North Carolina
Go hiking in North Carolina with curated guides of the best hikes across the region. With over 233 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in North Carolina.
No matter what your next adventure has in store, you can find a guide on FATMAP to help you plan your next epic trip.
Get a top hiking trail recommendation in North Carolina from one of our 38 guidebooks, or get inspired by the 233 local adventures uploaded by the FATMAP community. Start exploring now!
Hiking Destinations in North Carolina
Hiking 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 Hiking
- 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
Dixon Woods
A quiet trail network near Highlands with a small pond and tons of wildflowers to explore.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 717 m
- Ascent
- 7 m
- Descent
- 7 m
Whiteside Mountain
A classic hike between Highlands and Cashiers with far-reaching views over NC, SC, and GA.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Ascent
- 156 m
- Descent
- 156 m
Mile High Swinging Bridge
An out-and-back with stunning views from the Mile High Swinging Bridge in Grandfather Mountain SP.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 1.7 km
- Ascent
- 82 m
- Descent
- 82 m
Profile Trail to Calloway Peak
A difficult and steep path connecting NC-105 to the highest point on Grandfather Mountain, Calloway Peak.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 737 m
- Descent
- 737 m
Hiking 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