Great Day Hikes On North Carolinas Mountains To Sea Trail

Author : Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
Publisher : UNC Press Books
ISBN 13 : 1469654865
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail written by Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book 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

Author : Danny Bernstein
Publisher : Natural History
ISBN 13 : 9781609497200
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mountains-to-sea Trail Across North Carolina written by Danny Bernstein and published by Natural History. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Danny Bernstein
Publisher : Milestone Press (NC)
ISBN 13 : 9781889596198
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hiking the Carolina Mountains written by Danny Bernstein and published by Milestone Press (NC). This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781732049215
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mountains-To-Sea Trail Guide written by Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-27 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Coastal guide covers MST from Falls Lake Dam near Raleigh to Jockey's Ridge State Park.

Author : Danny Bernstein
Publisher : Milestone Press (NC)
ISBN 13 : 9781889596273
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hiking North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains written by Danny Bernstein and published by Milestone Press (NC). This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Randy Johnson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0762762225
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway written by Randy Johnson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-03-23 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: State Hiking Series Each guide includes: - Hikes suited to every ability - Accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails - Up-to-date trail descriptions with mile-by-mile directional cues - Detailed trail maps and GPS coordinates - Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, and best hiking seasons for each hike - Trail Finder for best hikes with dogs, children, great views, or wildlife viewing - Information on fees and permits, contacts, events and attractions, restaurants and accommodations, canine compatibility, and more - Zero-impact and wilderness safety tips and techniques *** The year 2010 is the 75th anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway, and this new edition of Hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway is an indispensable resource for anyone who uses the Parkway—America's most heavily visited unit of the National Park system—as a portal to the Southern Appalachian experience. Including the best trails in the national forests, state parks, and private preserves that line the 469-mile scenic road, this is a single-volume solution for the serious explorer, whether on foot or in a car.

Author : Leonard M. Adkins
Publisher : UNC Press Books
ISBN 13 : 1469646986
Total Pages : 389 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hiking and Traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway, Revised and Expanded Edition written by Leonard M. Adkins and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2018-08-03 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guidebook provides a detailed description of every official National Park Service trail along the Blue Ridge Parkway. But that's just the beginning: veteran hiker Leonard M. Adkins includes information on every trail that touches the parkway, including the Appalachian Trail and other public pathways on national park, state park, national forest, municipal, and private lands, along with citations for the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Far more than a guide to the trails, this book will help you plan your whole trip. It's the perfect companion for your next parkway adventure. Includes: - every public trail along the parkway - GPS coordinates and 72 maps - 255 total trails, including 12 new trails since the last edition - trail length and difficulty - points of interest - wheelchair accessibility - a short history of the parkway and region - campgrounds and lodges - public restroom locations - elevation change charts for cyclists - tunnel heights for RVs - wildflower bloom calendar - selected sightseeing information on nearby towns

Author : Kevin Adams
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780895876539
Total Pages : 492 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book North Carolina Waterfalls written by Kevin Adams and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 250 of the best waterfalls found in North Carolina with full descriptions, comprehensive directions, and four-color photographs.

Author : Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
Publisher : Friends of the Mountains-To-Sea Trail
ISBN 13 : 9780895876690
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book North Carolina's Mountains-To-Sea Trail Guide written by Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and published by Friends of the Mountains-To-Sea Trail. This book was released on 2016-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide covers 92 miles from Beacon Heights near Grandfather Mountain to Devil's Garden Overlook near Stone Mountain State Park. Most of this segment travels parallel with the Blue Ridge Parkway from near Linville to near Sparta. Highlights include Grandfather Mountain, the Linn Cove Viaduct, Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, E.B. Jeffress Park, and Doughton Park.

Author : Joseph Kovarik
Publisher : Friends of the Mountains-To-Sea Trail
ISBN 13 : 9780895876713
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Vanishing Landmarks of Georgia written by Joseph Kovarik and published by Friends of the Mountains-To-Sea Trail. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST) is exactly what its name implies--a 1,100-mile trail that extends from Clingman's Dome in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Jockey's Ridge on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. About 680 miles of dedicated trails--roughly half the planned length--have been completed to date. A series of connectors on bicycle routes and back roads knit together finished sections to span the state.