The best hiking trails in Madison County
North Carolina · 42 Hiking Trails
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Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in Madison County, North Carolina. The Hickey Forkto White Oak Flats Loop Trail is the most popular trail. The trails have 457 user reviews with great photos and information. There are trails of various difficulty levels including easy, medium, difficult, and extra difficult. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Big Bald via Appalachian Trail and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the River Ridge Loop Trail. The longest trail is the Appalachian Trail from Hot Springs at 31.6 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the Blannahassett Island Loop at 799 m. Get off line access to Shelter, Restaurant, Water, and Peak locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.
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