State Trails North Carolina’s state trails provide an abundance of opportunities to experience some of the state's most magnificent landscapes. As units of the North Carolina state parks system, they are distinguished from other regional and local trails, while still offering regional connectivity and public access. While a state park is operated and managed by the Division of Parks and Recreation, a state trail is composed of multiple, connected sections and, as a whole, epitomizes partnerships. Each section of the trail is sponsored by a federal, state or local government agency, nonprofit organization or private landowner. Section sponsors build, maintain and manage their section of trail — deciding on location, design, surface, permitted uses and amenities. The North Carolina Trails Program is responsible for the overall corridor planning and coordination. The staff provides guidance and assistance to all section sponsors. Frequently asked questions about North Carolina's state trails Map of the state trails system Select a trail to learn more Dan River State Trail PADDLING Deep River State Trail HIKING, PADDLING East Coast Greenway State Trail HIKING, BIKING Fonta Flora State Trail HIKING, BIKING French Broad River State Trail PADDLING Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail HIKING, BIKING Mountains-to-Sea State Trail HIKING, SOME SECTIONS WITH BIKING, SOME SECTIONS WITH HORSEBACK RIDING Northern Peaks State Trail TRAIL USE TBD Overmountain Victory State Trail TRAIL USE TBD Wilderness Gateway State Trail HIKING, SOME SECTIONS WITH BIKING, SOME SECTIONS WITH HORSEBACK RIDING, SOME SECTIONS WITH PADDLING Yadkin River State Trail PADDLING
State Trails North Carolina’s state trails provide an abundance of opportunities to experience some of the state's most magnificent landscapes. As units of the North Carolina state parks system, they are distinguished from other regional and local trails, while still offering regional connectivity and public access. While a state park is operated and managed by the Division of Parks and Recreation, a state trail is composed of multiple, connected sections and, as a whole, epitomizes partnerships. Each section of the trail is sponsored by a federal, state or local government agency, nonprofit organization or private landowner. Section sponsors build, maintain and manage their section of trail — deciding on location, design, surface, permitted uses and amenities. The North Carolina Trails Program is responsible for the overall corridor planning and coordination. The staff provides guidance and assistance to all section sponsors. Frequently asked questions about North Carolina's state trails Map of the state trails system Select a trail to learn more Dan River State Trail PADDLING Deep River State Trail HIKING, PADDLING East Coast Greenway State Trail HIKING, BIKING Fonta Flora State Trail HIKING, BIKING French Broad River State Trail PADDLING Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail HIKING, BIKING Mountains-to-Sea State Trail HIKING, SOME SECTIONS WITH BIKING, SOME SECTIONS WITH HORSEBACK RIDING Northern Peaks State Trail TRAIL USE TBD Overmountain Victory State Trail TRAIL USE TBD Wilderness Gateway State Trail HIKING, SOME SECTIONS WITH BIKING, SOME SECTIONS WITH HORSEBACK RIDING, SOME SECTIONS WITH PADDLING Yadkin River State Trail PADDLING
