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350 Yard Trail0.2
This is a pleasant trail that leads to two other secluded trails offering an opportunity to view wildlife.
Alder Trail
This is an easy loop trail located by the swimming beach.
American Beech Nature Trail0.5
This is a short loop trail which passes along side Little Creek.
American Beech Trail
Apache Trail
Art Loeb SpurPisgah National Forest6
The cold, clear weather usually associated with autumn and winter enhances the view; though other times of year are just as good for other reasons. High elevations are good places to escape the heat of July and the blooms of catawba rhododendron and fl...
Art Loeb TrailPisgah National Forest
The Art Loeb Trail bisects the Pisgah Ranger District traveling through a variety of terrain offering wonderful woodland sights.
Art Loeb Trail, Section 1Pisgah National Forest12.3
Most of the Art Loeb Trail is overlapped by the Mountains-to-the Sea Trail which is blazed with 3-inch white dots. Section 1 begins at the Davidson River and climbs steeply to Shut-in Ridge. Once up, don't expect that the hard part is over. This trail ...
Art Loeb Trail, Section 2Pisgah National Forest7
There is a shelter and spring at Deep Gap. The trail then climbs to the Blue Ridge Parkway, winding through a mature upland hardwood forest. From the Parkway it is a steep climb to Silvermine Bald where there is a transition from a hardwood forest to a...
Art Loeb Trail, Section 3Pisgah National Forest6.8
A beautiful 5-mile loop may be made by combining the Art Loeb Trail with the Ivestor Gap Road. At Ivestor Gap the Art Loeb crosses in Shining Rock Wilderness. Be prepared to practice map reading skills because there are no blazes or signs in the Wilder...
Art Loeb Trail, Section 4Pisgah National Forest3.8
Wood fires are not permitted in Shining Rock Wilderness and a group size limit of 10 is enforced. These measures serve to enhance solitude and protect the primitive character that wilderness is set aside for. Please do your part to enhance others' wild...
Asbury Trail
Backside Trail0
This trail receives its name due to the fact you climb the backside of the mountain to reach its summit.
Bad Creek TrailEllicott Rock Wilderness3.1
Trail drops into the the gorge and join the Chattooga River Trail {near Ellicott Rock}see: Fork Mountain Trail, Ellicott Rock Trail.
Bad Creek/Fowler CreekNantahala National Forest3
Trail starts on moderate terrain, and it is not until the Chattooga gorge is reached that the grade becomes steep. There are switchbacks on the Bad Creek/Fowler Creek trail.
Badin Lake TrailUwharrie National Forest5.6
Short loop of 2.5 miles can be hiked as well as the entire 5.6 mile trail. The trail was constructed by the Youth Conservation Corps in 1979 and 1980. High water levels cause some stretches to get boggy, especially near the creeks that empty into the l...
Bald Knob Ridge TrailPisgah National Forest2.8
The Bald Knob Ridge Trail offers beautiful views of the Black Mountains.
Bald Mountain Trail
Balsam Mountain Trail11
The northern half of the trail is easy. The shelter, which is located at the site of an old logging camp, has abundant water nearby, but this is the only dependable water source on the trail. The southern half of this trail follows along old railroad g...
Balsam Trail0.8
This trail is a disconcerting visualization of acid rain defoliation and deforestation.
Bartram TrailNantahala National Forest5.5
The trail parallels Bartram's original route and makes connections with the Bartram Trail in Georgia and South Carolina. Trails traveled are Scaly Mountain and Overflow Creek Loop.
Basin TrailFort Fisher State Recreation Area1
Basin Trail is only 1 mile long and may be reached off Hermit Trail.
Baxter Creek Trail
Beach Access Trail
This is a connector trail from the ferry dock over to the swimming area.
Bean Shoals Canal Trail0.5
Bean Shoals Canal Trail is a short .5 mile trail leading to the Yadkin River.
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