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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 220 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 220 local adventures uploaded by the FATMAP community. Start exploring now!
Hiking Destinations in North Carolina
35 routes · Hiking · Trail Running
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Hiking Routes in North Carolina
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
Stack Rock
A short hike to a unique rock formation, and a great opportunity to stretch your legs after a drive.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 698 m
- Ascent
- 18 m
- Descent
- 18 m
Beacon Heights
A short hike beneath Grandfather Mountain with spectacular views of the surrounding Blue Ridge.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 44 m
- Descent
- 44 m
Douglas Falls
A short hike at the top of Big Ivy to a narrow and near-vertical, 70-foot waterfall.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 1.8 km
- Ascent
- 54 m
- Descent
- 54 m
Upper Creek Falls
A roadside swimming hole with several stunning cascades and a rope swing!
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Ascent
- 102 m
- Descent
- 102 m
Sugar Creek Falls
A short hike to a swimming hole fed by two beautiful waterfalls.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Ascent
- 74 m
- Descent
- 74 m
Rufus Morgan Falls
A short day hike west of Franklin to a quiet 70' waterfall.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 80 m
- Descent
- 80 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