15 Mountains-to-Sea Trail
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail spans over 1100 miles from the North Carolina Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean with over 700 miles of finished trails. Along the route, hikers can see farms, forests, sand dunes, swamps, tobacco barns, wildlife, and all the natural beauty of North Carolina offers. Stretches of the Yadkin and Neuse rivers feature paddle trail options. Segment 11 of the trail includes Raleigh and Neuse River greenways and trails. Hiking the trail from start to finish takes 3-4 months. Spring and fall are the best times to hike the trail. Volunteers known as "Trail Angels" provide information about lodging, foods, and other long-distance hiker resources.
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