From Manteo to Murphy, North Carolina has so many beautiful trails for everyone to enjoy. The North Carolina Trails Program oversees the creation and maintenance of this wide system of …

State trails provide an abundance of opportunities to experience North Carolina’s landscapes. Each trail must be authorized by the General Assembly.

Park Trails North Carolina has more than 40 park units with trails for hiking, walking, biking, paddling and horseback riding, ranging from easy to strenuously difficult.

There are 14 state trails authorized by the General Assembly: nine land-based trails and five paddle trails. The planned mileage for the state trail system is over 3,500 miles.

When completely constructed, the MST will be about 1,400 miles long. Currently, there are more than 675 miles of trail that are completed and designated. The N.C. Division of Parks and …

The Deep River State Trail is a hybrid trail that will have land-based and paddle accesses along its 125-mile length from Jamestown to Moncure.

The North Carolina Trails Program partners with various interested groups to develop comprehensive regional trail plans across the state.

From Manteo to Murply, North Carolina has thousands of trail miles to explore. Find a state park trail or a state trail nearest you

Learn more on how to apply for funding under the federal Recreational Trails Program for your trail projects or safety and education initiatives.

The vision for the Wilderness Gateway State Trail rests on three pillars: conservation, recreation, and tourism. The trail will protect and conserve riparian and other important habitats and serve …