How to Use This Site

Trailheads
Contains detailed information about the places and the trails to hike in WNC. Use this section to find a hike by its location, or to find related information about each area such as individual trail information, information on camping and lodging, suggested hikes, maps, photos, directions to the trailhead, and more where applicable. Note: the word "trailhead" is traditionally used to mean the spot where a trail starts, and it is still used that way on this site; however, it has just been expanded to include larger geographical areas where a lot of trails are clustered.

Best Hikes
Don't want to try to piece together your own hike out of all those trails yet? Then check out one of these great suggested hikes, with difficulty ratings suitable for beginners to experts. Or find a hike by its features - hikes to waterfalls, views, or historic sites. All the information you need for each hike can be found, including directions to the trailhead, detailed hike descriptions, photos for most hikes, and maps.

Area information
General information on hiking and the WNC area, including listings on area outfitters in North Carolina, and information on the mountains themselves, national forest and trails geography, places to camp, lodging, and the weather/climate.

Image Gallery
One of our best features! Browse through over 175 pictures of the views and trails from around the area! All pictures are full-color, high-resolution digital images. Images are organized by the hike or trail from which they were taken.

Maps
View maps of the area, including one for each Best Hike, and WNC area maps showing geography and roads. Also, link to topo maps of individual trails within the National Forests on topozone.com.

Clubs & Organizations
Includes information on the local level. Are you a member of the Carolina Mountain Club? Want information on the Sierra Club? How would you like to join the 900 miler's club? Find out how here!

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