Hiking North Carolina: A Guide to More Than 500 of North Carolina's Greatest Hiking Trails (State Hiking Guides Series)

This book features concise descriptions and detailed maps for more than 500 easy-to-follow trails in North Carolina that allow hikers of all levels to enjoy beautiful views, get fit in the outdoors, and learn about the region's history. Hiking North Carolina, now in its 4th edition, provides the latest information to plan a customized trip: Common and lesser-known hikes, Full-color photos and maps, detailed trail descriptions, and trailhead GPS, Insightful hike overviews and details on distance, difficulty, canine compatibility, and more, A combination of scenic geologic features and a healthy stewardship for the natural world have led to a plethora of great hiking trails in North Carolina. Find hikes suited to every ability. Experience the thrill of hiking the country's most visited national parks. Discover swimming holes, spectacular views, and national forests such as America's only coastal forest (Croatan) and Piedmont wilderness (Uwharrie). $$$ Falcon is the premier publisher of outdoor recreation guidebooks in North America. Written by and for outdoor enthusiasts, these guides-chock-full of color photos and maps-not only provide you with the skills you need but also take you along with our authoritative local experts on these experiences of a lifetime. Book jacket.