- 248 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
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Southern Gateways Guides
About This 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
Frequently asked questions
Information
Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Introduction
- How to Use This Guidebook
- Hike Table
- Hike Finder
- Hike Locator Map
- Map Legend
- Mountain Region
- Piedmont Region
- Coastal Plain and Outer Banks Region
- Epilogue: The Future of the MST
- Acknowledgments
- Appendix 1. MST Segments
- Appendix 2. Completing the MST
- Index
- Back Cover