Hiking
For many, exploring a trail is the best way to enjoy the national forests in North Carolina. With more than 1,700 miles of trails, a variety of opportunities await you - from short, easy walks to long-distance backpacking adventures.
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Laurel Mountain Connector Trail
0.3 mi - Easy - This is a short and fairly easy connector trail that joins the Laurel Mountain Trail (#121) with the Pilot Rock Trail (#321). The trail itself is fairly nondescript, but is…
Laurel Mountain Trail
7.4 mi - Moderate - Most begin from the upper end to take advantage of the downhill grade. This trail descends gradually as it passes through several gaps. In many places dark green mosses and ferns…
Laurel River TR 310
Site Open
Laurel River Trail begins on a gravel road through private property. Hikers, bikers, and campers should stay on the trail to ensure the privacy of landowners along the route. After one mile, the…
Ledford Branch Trailhead
Site Open
Ledford Trail
0.6 mi - Easy - The trail has a few nice spots to stop and admire the stream. It first heads generally northeast, along Wolf Branch, for a quarter of a mile before turning north. It then gradually…
Leslie TR 704
Site Open
Leslie Trail is 1.2 miles in length. It is blazed with Dark Green blazes. It is rated as Moderate.
Linville Gorge Wilderness area
The Linville Gorge Wilderness, in the mountains of Western North Carolina, is part of the Pisgah National Forest. The gorge is formed by the Jonas Ridge on the east and Linville Mountain on the west…
Little Andy TR 174
Site Temporarily Closed
This trail offers many possible loop trails. In sections, the trail climbs and affords very few switchbacks. The trail climbs and follows a ridge above Little Andy Creek. The trail emerges on Laurel…
Little East Fork Trail
5.11 mi - Difficult -Â