About the book
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is an 1,175-mile destination trail that crosses North Carolina from Clingmans Dome in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Jockey’s Ridge State Park on the Outer Banks. It traverses 37 counties, 7 national parks and forests, and nearly a dozen state parks and historic sites. This is the first-ever guide to day hikes along the crown jewel of North Carolina foot trails. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or new to the outdoors, this official guide from Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail is your go-to companion for exploring all the trail has to offer, showcasing everything from scenic mountain vistas to surprising escapes in the state’s Piedmont region and the wonders of coastal plain pocosins.
Features include
- 40 hikes carefully chosen to appeal to hikers of all experience levels
- Helpful hike finder feature to identify the perfect hikes for birding, waterfalls, history, universal accessibility, and more
- Turn-by-turn guidance and key points of interest for each hike
- Full-color maps and photographs
- Helpful information about the trail’s history and ongoing development
Editions of Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469654850
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469654867
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890855602
Read an Excerpt
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is an 1,175-mile destination trail that crosses North Carolina from Clingmans Dome in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Jockey’s Ridge State Park on the Outer Banks. It traverses 37 counties, 7 national parks and forests, and nearly a dozen state parks and historic sites. This is the first-ever guide to day hikes along the crown jewel of North Carolina foot trails. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or new to the outdoors, this official guide from Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail is your go-to companion for exploring all the trail has to offer, showcasing everything from scenic mountain vistas to surprising escapes in the state’s Piedmont region and the wonders of coastal plain pocosins.
Features include
- 40 hikes carefully chosen to appeal to hikers of all experience levels
- Helpful hike finder feature to identify the perfect hikes for birding, waterfalls, history, universal accessibility, and more
- Turn-by-turn guidance and key points of interest for each hike
- Full-color maps and photographs
- Helpful information about the trail’s history and ongoing development
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail about?
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail is an 1,175-mile destination trail that crosses North Carolina from Clingmans Dome in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Jockey’s Ridge State Park on the Outer Banks. It traverses 37 counties, 7 national parks and forests, and nearly a dozen state parks and historic sites. This is the first-ever guide to day hikes along the crown jewel of North Carolina foot trails. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or new to the outdoors, this official guide from Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail is your go-to companion for exploring all the trail has to offer, showcasing everything from scenic mountain vistas to surprising escapes in the state’s Piedmont region and the wonders of coastal plain pocosins.
Features include
- 40 hikes carefully chosen to appeal to hikers of all experience levels
- Helpful hike finder feature to identify the perfect hikes for birding, waterfalls, history, universal accessibility, and more
- Turn-by-turn guidance and key points of interest for each hike
- Full-color maps and photographs
- Helpful information about the trail’s history and ongoing development
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Travel and holiday
Where can I read a sample of Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781469654850
How long is Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail and how many pages does it have?
Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail has 248 page(s)
Is Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Southern Gateways Guides
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail?
The University of North Carolina Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail is available as paperback(ISBN 9781469654850) and ebook(ISBN 9781469654867) and pdf(ISBN 9798890855602)
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