Western North Carolina Area Information

This section contains general area information, which you may find useful when hiking or planning your hikes. Please read the General Hiking Considerations before embarking on any hike in the area for the first time.

General Hiking Considerations
View general information about hiking, things you will need to bring, and what to expect while on the trail.

Outfitters
Information on area businesses with Hiking supplies.

Camping/Lodging
Information about places to stay within Western NC

Clubs & Organizations
Information on different ones around the area as well as national and international ones.

Volunteer Opportunities
Have you put in your 20 hours of trail work yet this year? Get information on how you can help build and maintain WNC's fantastic trail network here. The future of trail access in WNC depends on you, so get involved!

Weather and Climate
Information on the local level.

WNC Geography
Describes the mountains and the trails in general, what they're called, and why they make such a great place to hike.

WNC Ecology
Information and links to resources about the spectacular and diverse ecology of Western North Carolina and the Southern Appalachians.

WNC Area Road Map
Use this map to find WNC's roads, towns, National Forests and Parks, and places to hike. Link directly to trail information from the map.