Many of the best North Carolina hiking trails involve hiking in the mountains in the western part of the state. But the Central Piedmont and Atlantic Coast also have some stellar places to hike in NC.

One of the best ways to explore the state is through hiking. The good news is that North Carolina has many miles of hiking ...

You'll feel connected to nature and your loved one as you enjoy this 3.2-mile trail in Fort Macon State Park. Its beauty is ...

Foothills Conservancy of NC opens new hiking trail in South Mountains of Burke County in honor of founding board member Bob ...

For our Wellness Issue, we asked folks in Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Madison and Transylvania counties to identify one ...

Set amid the Blue Ridge Mountains, the city of Asheville, North Carolina ... Choose between easy woodland trails or steep uphill stretches in one of the best places to visit in the Carolinas ...

The U.S. Forest Service has reopened several trails and roads in the Appalachian Ranger District. The U.S. Forest Service has ...

In Asheville, there are hiking trails, waterfalls ... Are the Most Underrated Destinations in the State 25 Best Places to Visit in North Carolina — Including a Scenic Parkway, Buzzy Cities ...

This 5-mile hike takes you through the wintery woods of Pisgah National Forest. And just wait until you see the mountain view ...

The U.S. Forest Service has reopened two dozen hiking trails in western North Carolina, including the popular Catawba Falls, boosting tourism in the area.

Editors at U.S. News considered expert opinions and traveler votes, as well as scenery, diversity of hiking trails and presence of crowds, to determine the best hiking destinations across the U.S ...