Hiking The Carolina Mountains
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Explorer S Guide 50 Hikes In The Mountains Of North Carolina Third Edition
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Author : Robert L. Williams
language : en
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Release Date : 2012-06-04
Explorer S Guide 50 Hikes In The Mountains Of North Carolina Third Edition written by Robert L. Williams and has been published by The Countryman Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-04 with Travel categories.
This updated third edition offers day hikes for all skill levels and abilities, including an underground hike through an old gold mine and a climb to the top of the highest peak along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The mountain ranges of North Carolina—from the Blue Ridge and Great Smokies to the southern foothills—are distinguished by steep gorges, spectacular waterfalls, lush forests, open vistas and temperate weather, making them a popular hiking destination in every season. This updated third edition offers day hikes for all skill levels and abilities, including an underground hike through an old gold mine and a climb to the top of the highest peak along the Blue Ridge Parkway. In addition to trailhead directions, hiking distances and times, safety tips, and topographic maps, you’ll also find folk stories, historical anecdotes, and natural history information.
Hiking The Carolina Mountains
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Author : Danny Bernstein
language : en
Publisher: Milestone Press (NC)
Release Date : 2007
Hiking The Carolina Mountains written by Danny Bernstein and has been published by Milestone Press (NC) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The mountains of western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina are a hikers paradise--rich with human history and home to some of the greatest biological diversity in the world. This guide includes 57 day hikes ranging in length from 2 to 13 miles, with destinations including the waterfalls of DuPont State forest; the Blue Ridge Parkway's beautiful Craggy Gardens; the ruins of George Vanderbilt's palatial Buck Spring hunting lodge on Mt. Pisgah; the summit of Cold Mountain, and more. Each entry covers everything you need to know to enjoy your hike: maps and detailed directions, mileage, elevation gain, trail highlights, fees and hiking regulations, films and novels set in each location, and more.
50 Hikes In The Carolina Mountains
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Author : Johnny Molloy
language : en
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Release Date : 2021-04-20
50 Hikes In The Carolina Mountains written by Johnny Molloy and has been published by The Countryman Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-20 with Travel categories.
A guide to 50 hikes and walks in both the Old North and Palmetto states. In South Carolina, explore from the Chattooga River at the Georgia state line to Jones Gap State Park; and, in North Carolina, journey from the Nantahala National Forest near Robbinsville in the southwest to the wildlands along the Blue Ridge Parkway in the northeast. This guide also includes hikes on the North Carolina side of the Great Smoky Mountains. Some hikes in this book take place on the great Appalachian Trail, the master path of the Appalachians.
50 Hikes In The Mountains Of North Carolina
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Author : Robert Leonard Williams
language : en
Publisher: Countryman Press
Release Date : 2001
50 Hikes In The Mountains Of North Carolina written by Robert Leonard Williams and has been published by Countryman Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Sports & Recreation categories.
A revised edition of one of Countryman's bestselling hiking guides, featuring several new trails and new and improved maps.
Great Day Hikes On North Carolina S Mountains To Sea Trail
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Author : Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
language : en
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Release Date : 2020-02-18
Great Day Hikes On North Carolina S Mountains To Sea Trail written by Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and has been published by UNC Press Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-18 with Travel categories.
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
The Mountains To Sea Trail Across North Carolina Walking A Thousand Miles Through Wildness Culture And History
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Author : Danny Bernstein
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2013-02-19
The Mountains To Sea Trail Across North Carolina Walking A Thousand Miles Through Wildness Culture And History written by Danny Bernstein and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-19 with Travel categories.
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail shows off the most spectacular, historic and quirky elements of the North Carolina landscape. Stretching one thousand miles from Clingmans Dome in the Smokies to Jockey's Ridge State Park in the Outer Banks, the route takes in Fraser fir trees and pelicans, old grist and textile mills, working cotton and tobacco farms, Revolutionary War sites and two British cemeteries complete with Union Jacks. The trail is half on footpaths and half on back roads, offering experiences not only in nature but also in small towns, at historic monuments, in family cemeteries and in local shops. Author Danny Bernstein has taken it all in and shares her knowledge for those who might follow in her footsteps.
Hiking North Carolina S Mountains To Sea Trail
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Author : Allen de Hart
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Hiking North Carolina S Mountains To Sea Trail written by Allen de Hart and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Hiking categories.
North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail offers some of the most rewarding hiking experiences in the East. Covering nearly 1,000 miles, it stretches from Clingman's Dome, the highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, to Jockey's Ridge, the largest sand dune on the Atlantic Coast. The route, a mix of some 500 miles of designated and planned hiking trails and 500 miles of state bicycle paths also used for hiking, winds through three national parks, three national forests, seven state parks, two wilderness areas, and two wildlife refuges, as well as farming communities and small towns. The only comprehensive guide to the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, Allen de Hart's book allows hikers to hit the trail with confidence. It is organized around thirty-eight trail sections, each with detailed descriptions, maps, and photographs. De Hart discusses terrain, scenery, plant and animal life, rivers and streams, and historic sites; and his "campside stories" introduce hikers to local history and lore. Also covered are parking; provisions, camping, and lodging; rules and regulations; and health and safety tips.
Carolina Mountain Club
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Author : Danny Bernstein
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023-04-15
Carolina Mountain Club written by Danny Bernstein and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-04-15 with categories.
Carolina Mountain Club, the oldest hiking and trail maintaining club in the South, celebrates one hundred years. Through the voices of its passionate members, we discover the story of hiking, trail maintenance, and land protection in Western North Carolina. In the 1920s and 1930s, the club built much of the Appalachian Trail in the South. Later it established the Art Loeb Trail through Pisgah National Forest. CMC created the Mountains-to-Sea Trail in the Carolina mountains, protected Max Patch from development, spoke out against building the North Shore Road through the most pristine section of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and is involved in the Pisgah-Nantahala Forest plan. Danny Bernstein is a hiker, hike leader, and outdoor writer. An A.T. 2000-miler and enthusiastic CMC member, she leads hikes in the Carolina mountains and writes about the outdoors from her home in Asheville, North Carolina.
Great Day Hikes On North Carolina S Mountains To Sea Trail
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Author : Friends of Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
language : en
Publisher: Southern Gateways Guides
Release Date : 2020
Great Day Hikes On North Carolina S Mountains To Sea Trail written by Friends of Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and has been published by Southern Gateways Guides this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Sports & Recreation categories.
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
Hiking North Carolina S Blue Ridge Mountains
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Author : Danny Bernstein
language : en
Publisher: Milestone Press (NC)
Release Date : 2012
Hiking North Carolina S Blue Ridge Mountains written by Danny Bernstein and has been published by Milestone Press (NC) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Blue Ridge Mountains categories.
Western North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains are some of the oldest on earth, boasting old-growth forests, pristine streams, and ancient heath balds with stunning views. This guide includes 72 great day hikes ranging from 1 to 13 miles, with destinations like the stone tower of Hanging Rock State Park, Max Patch on the Appalachian Trail, the "Opera Box" at Chimney Rock State Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway's Craggy Gardens, the waterfalls of Linville Gorge, and Gregory Bald in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Each entry includes complete driving and hiking directions, maps, trailhead GPS coordinates, elevation gain, trail highlights, and related historical anecdotes, plus books and movies set in each locale.