DREAM IT Explore the full sweep of North Carolina's landscapes, from the soaring peaks of the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great Smokies to the rolling Piedmont and the windswept Outer Banks. Hiking North Carolina guides you to more than 500 routes, whether you're seeking a rugged Appalachian Trail backpacking trip, a gentle family-friendly greenway walk, a lush subtropical escape, or a waterfall-filled photo adventure.
PLAN IT Everything you need to hit the trail with confidence:
Full-color photos
Accurate trailhead directions
Detailed trail descriptions and GPS-compatible maps
Difficulty ratings, elevation gains, and key details for every hike
DO IT Experience North Carolina's incredible natural diversity:
Trek ridge-top paths with sweeping mountain views
Wander shaded forests rich with wildflowers and wildlife
Explore coastal islands, dunes, and maritime forests
Find adventures suited to every skill level and interest
Author Biography
Randy Johnson has lived in the Southern Appalachians most of his life and has written widely for national newspapers and ski and travel magazines, often on the topic of North Carolina's outdoors. For years he was editor-in-chief of United Airlines' Hemispheres, then the United States' most award-winning in-flight magazine. Randy has hiked and skied all over the world and is a member of the Society of American Travel Writers and the North American Snowsports Journalists Association. He is also the author of Hiking Virginia, Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway, Best Easy Day Hikes Blue Ridge Parkway, and Southern Snow: The Winter Guide to Dixie. Visit his Web site at www.randyjohnsonbooks.com to see special features relating to his books.
