The Best Hiking in Franklin

Cave and Wildflower Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Lexington, North Carolina.

Backcountry Trail to Cottonwood Trail to Boone's Peak Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Lexington, North Carolina.

Wetlands and Wildlands Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Lexington, North Carolina.

Dan Nicholas Park Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Salisbury, North Carolina.

Eagle Point Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Richfield, North Carolina.

Lake Thom-a-Lex Nature Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Welcome, North Carolina.

Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Statesville, North Carolina.

Falcon Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Richfield, North Carolina.

Fisher Farm Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Davidson, North Carolina.

Buffalo Creek Preserve is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Mount Pleasant, North Carolina.

Alder Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Troutman, North Carolina.

Laurel, Wildlife, and Fox Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Statesville, North Carolina.

Hawk Loop and Hicks Creep Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Troutman, North Carolina.

Monbo Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Troutman, North Carolina.

From the Cove Picnic area in Lake Norman State Park, you immediately begin hiking along the lakeshore. If you don't want to take the full lake loop, use Short Turn Trail for a 2.5 mile hike. This trail makes for a moderate hike or solid trail run route.

Frank Liske Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Concord, North Carolina.