NORTH CAROLINA TRAIL EVENTS
Throughout North Carolina, there are many events, including guided hikes, rides, or paddles, celebrations, ribbon cuttings, workdays, and more. This page is the only statewide resource just for trail event information! Here, you can find an event near you or explore trail events throughout the Great Trails State.
Wherever you are, and no matter how you choose to get out on a trail, be sure to follow Outdoor NC’s Leave No Trace Principles.
Preserving the beauty of trails and minimizing impacts keeps things great for generations to come!
Events
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Appalachian Trail Slackpacking Trip
Enjoy great views from Rich Mountain Firetower and Lovers Leap and get a taste for Appalachian hiking!
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Healthy Communities Randolph County: The Mayor’s Fitness Challenge!
The Mayor's Fitness Challenge is a wellness competition between individuals and teams from area schools, businesses, churches, civic clubs, government agencies, and other organizations participating in activities that can be […]
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Haw River Trail 20 Anniversary Day of Hiking
Celebrate 20 years of the Haw River Trail with a special Day of Hiking along the river!
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Trail Maintenance Workday at Duke Kimbrell Trail in Belmont, NC
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GWHNC OFFICIAL EVENT (Sandhills): Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve
Girls Who Hike NC Official Event: Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve Hike
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Hike Mattamuskeet – Photo Scavenger Hunt
Photo scavenger hunt with Hike Mattamuskeet! Explore, get moving, and capture Hyde County’s beauty.
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Guided Hike to Celebrate Great Trails State Day
Join the Oak Ridge MST for a guided hike along the Falling Waters Trail in the Cascades Preserve.
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NC the Beautiful: Dan River Cleanup
Celebrate Great Trails State Day! Help clean the Dan River, protect wildlife, and keep NC beautiful!
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The Great Pottery Pinecone Hunt
This fall, art & adventure come together on the trails of Moore County during The Great Pottery Pinecone Hunt.
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Great Trails State Day Hike with Purpose Driven Hikers
Join Purpose Driven Hikers for a special Great Trails State Day hike at Cane Creek Park.
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Birds of Prey
Look for birds of prey at the Haw River with program guide Jason Brown.
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Ride the Ellerbe Creek Trails
Explore Durham by bike! A guided ride ride along the Ellerbe, South Ellerbe, and West Ellerbe Creek Trails.