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*Our information may not always be current and should be used for trip planning / selection purposes only. Always call ahead for the most current information before setting out on your trip.

Weekend Getaway

Weekend Getaways

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Crowders Mountain State Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 20

Group Size Limit: 26

Best For: 1 night

Permit/Reservation: Required 

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Ellicott Rock Wilderness

Number of Miles of Trail: 18

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-2 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Eno River State Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 30

Group Size Limit: 26

Best For: 1-3 nights

Permit/Reservation: Required 

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Gorges State Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 23

Group Size Limit: 6

Best For: 1-3 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required 

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Grandfather Mountain State Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 12

Group Size Limit: 12

Best For: 1 night 

Permit/Reservation: Required 

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Linville Gorge Wilderness Area

Number of Miles of Trail: 39

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-2 Nights (hard limit)

Permit/Reservation: Required 

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Morrow Mountain State Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 27

Group Size Limit: 6

Best For: 1 night 

Permit/Reservation: Required 

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Stone Mountain State Park 

Number of Miles of Trail: 18

Group Size Limit: 6

Best For: 1 night 

Permit/Reservation: Required 

Week-Long Adventures

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Croatan National Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 35+

Group Size Limit: 6

Best For: 1-4 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 850

Group Size Limit: 8

Best For: 1-7 nights (hard limit)

Permit/Reservation: Required 

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South Mountains State Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 40

Group Size Limit: 6

Best For: 1-5 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required 

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Uwharrie National Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 35+

Group Size Limit: 6

Best For: 1-4 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Not required

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Gritty Expeditions

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Foothills Trail

Number of Miles of Trail: 77

Group Size Limit: 6

Best For: 1-10 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Not required

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Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness

Number of Miles of Trail: 60

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-8 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Nantahala National Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 600

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-∞ nights 

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Pisgah National Forest 

Number of Miles of Trail: 200+

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-14 nights (hard limit)

Permit/Reservation: Not required

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