Backpacking North Carolina

Joe Miller brings us the first-ever stand-alone guidebook to backpacking in North Carolina, a state long known as a terrific backpacking destination. Covering 43 of the best trips the state has to offer,Backpacking North Carolinaprovides all the information necessary for beginning and experienced backpackers alike to enjoy hiking destinations from the mountains to the coast. Each trip description offers key maps and navigation information, including water sources and camping spots, as well as trip highlights and special considerations. Miller offers tips for enriching the experience, such as filling dark nights with stargazing and other activities, and gives advice for backpacking with children. Offering his expertise in a way that emphasizes the accessibility of backpacking, Miller encourages a wide range of nature lovers to give it a try, perhaps for the first time. Several "best-of" lists are included, featuring trips with exceptional nature study opportunities, water recreation, and easy excursions for beginners.Backpacking North Carolinatakes the reader deep into a state full of natural wonder and adventure. Backpacking North Carolinahas all the essentials for planning your trip, whether a quick weekend getaway or a longer adventure: bull;Trips for beginner and expert backpackers alike bull;Helpful essays to introduce each trail and its features bull;Gear and safety advice for year-round backpacking bull;Major points of interest highlighted on each trip bull;Family-friendly trails and easy bailouts for when hiking with children bull;Detailed trail maps and directions to trailheads bull;Elevation profiles for each hike bull;Estimated hike times and level of difficulty bull;Camping permit requirements bull;GPS coordinates for water sources and good camping spots bull;Bullet lists of best trips for fishing, bird watching, waterfalls, and more