North Carolina’s border dances across the mountains as it traces four different states. Life here can be more remote, but good neighbors are never far away.
Clingmans Dome
Appalachian Trail
Home to the tallest peaks along the near 2,200-mile route, North Carolina’s stretch of Appalachian Trail draws both thru-hikers and day-trippers for mountain views and tranquility.
A 7-County Guide to the Smokies
Take a trip to this far-west corner of North Carolina and use our county-by-county guide to fill your itinerary with mile-high overlooks and cozy lodges, rushing rivers and waterfalls, favorite shops and restaurants, and thrilling mountain adventures.
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail’s Most Beautiful Places
North Carolina's longest footpath runs 1,175 miles, from Clingmans Dome to the Outer Banks. Here are nine spots along the way that you need to see.
