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Easy hikes and walks in North Carolina

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Exploring North Carolina on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in North Carolina. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: November 14, 2025

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1. High Falls Trail & Triple Falls Trail loop — DuPont State Recreational Forest

4.60km

01:18

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Cox Mountain Trail to Fanny's Ford Trail loop — Eno River State Park

6.39km

01:44

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Juney Whank Falls, Tom Branch Falls & Indian Creek Falls Loop — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

4.02km

01:11

110m

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail

3.11km

01:05

170m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Sal's Branch Trail loop — William B. Umstead State Park

4.55km

01:13

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Catawba Falls Trail — Pisgah National Forest

3.95km

01:09

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Crabtree Falls Trail loop — Pisgah National Forest

4.23km

01:16

140m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Craggy Pinnacle Trail — Blue Ridge Parkway

1.83km

00:34

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Lake Junaluska Trail inner loop — Lake Junaluska, North Carolina

3.74km

00:59

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Moore Cove Falls Trail — Pisgah National Forest

2.13km

00:36

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks in North Carolina

1. High Falls Trail & Triple Falls Trail loop — DuPont State Recreational Forest

2. Cox Mountain Trail to Fanny's Ford Trail loop — Eno River State Park

3. Juney Whank Falls, Tom Branch Falls & Indian Creek Falls Loop — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

4. Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail

5. Sal's Branch Trail loop — William B. Umstead State Park

6. Catawba Falls Trail — Pisgah National Forest

7. Crabtree Falls Trail loop — Pisgah National Forest

8. Craggy Pinnacle Trail — Blue Ridge Parkway

9. Lake Junaluska Trail inner loop — Lake Junaluska, North Carolina

10. Moore Cove Falls Trail — Pisgah National Forest

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