State Guide

Explore North Carolina Outdoors

North Carolina offers 1200 trails, 92 parks, and 910 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 421 easy, 455 moderate, 231 difficult, and 93 expert-rated, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 778 miles, with the toughest climbs gaining 12336 feet. Public lands worth knowing here include Croatan National Forest, Nantahala National Forest, and Pisgah National Forest. Among the trails hikers return to: Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Cherohala Skyway, and Hot Springs Motorcycle Ride.