The Best Hiking in Morganton

Catawba River Greenway is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Morganton, North Carolina.

Fonta Flora State Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Morganton, North Carolina.

Fonta Flora Connector Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Morganton, North Carolina.

Little River to Upper CCC to Horseridge to Upper Falls Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Connelly Springs, North Carolina.

From the Jacob Fork parking area in South Mountains State Park, it is a short 1 mile walk over the Jacob River to the High Shoals Waterfall (80'). If you choose to continue past the observation deck, High Shoals Falls Trail (blue circle) climbs up above the waterfall, crossing the river. Keep rig...

Shinny Creek Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Connelly Springs, North Carolina.

Hemlock, H.Q., Upper Falls, and Fox Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Connelly Springs, North Carolina.

High Shoals Waterfall and H.Q. Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Connelly Springs, North Carolina.

This 8.5-mile total trip will take you through the highlights of South Mountains State Park with an overnight stay in one of the drier campsites.  You'll start with a 2.7 mile loop that you can do sans packs before picking up with a 3-mile each way out-and-back.  Begin by parking at the large par...

River to Chestnut Knob to Sawtooth Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Connelly Springs, North Carolina.

The journey begins at the Cicero Branch Parking Area along South Mountain Road, following Jacob Fork River Trail. The trail runs along the Fork before ascending Chestnut Knob. After completing the trail, you will find yourself on the highest peak of the South Mountain chain, where there are breat...

Hidden Cove Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Connelly Springs, North Carolina.

The park has about 15 miles of trails with different levels of difficulties . Hiked the Lake Channel Trail  along the lake with good views of the lake and the Blue Ridge Mountains.  Hiked the Mill's creek trail which is nicely shaded and offers good views of the lake and the Linville Gorge area. ...

Holly Discovery Nature Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Nebo, North Carolina.

Paddy's Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Glen Alpine, North Carolina.

The Linville Gorge Wilderness Area, also known as the Grand Canyon of the East, is one of the wildest, most rugged gorges in the eastern United States. It's also an outdoor paradise for hikers and backpackers. Camping here is always a treat and you are sure to enjoy your time spent in the gorge.D...