Whitney Harris Wallace

North Carolina Day Hiking for Every Body

What to Know and Where to Go from the Blue Ridge to the Beaches

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Produktbeschreibung

Blending practical advice, personal stories and historical context, this book highlights North Carolina trails suitable for diverse bodies, experience levels, and abilities--encouraging those who may not see themselves as typical hikers to find their home on the trail. Alongside detailed tips on safety, preparation, and environmental stewardship, the book also emphasizes the benefits of spending time outdoors. From serene coastal paths to shaded mountain trails, hikers are invited to slow down, savor the moment, and find calm and connection in the Tar Heel State's natural spaces. Whether you are a longtime hiker or are just starting out, this guide encourages everyone to step outside and experience North Carolina's outdoor delights in a whole new way.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Toplight Books
• Seitenzahl: 270
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. November 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 178mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 514g
• ISBN-13: 9781476697253
• ISBN-10: 1476697256
• Artikelnr.: 74982242

Autorenporträt

Avid day hiker, hiking group leader and North Carolina native Whitney Harris Wallace has lived, and hiked, throughout the state. She is a certified Wilderness First Responder and Forest Therapy Guide. She has also completed the Associate in Wilderness Medicine program through the University of Utah School of Medicine. She lives in Lexington, North Carolina.

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Table of Contents Author's Notes Acknowledgments and Appreciations Preface What You'll Find in This Book Part I. Background and Context 1.
An Introduction to Hiking What Counts as a Hike? delete10 delete
deleteHow Long Has Hiking Been Around? delete12 delete
deleteWhat Are the Benefits of Hiking? delete15 delete
deleteHow Frequently Should I Hike? delete20 delete
deleteThe 20/5/3 Nature Pyramid delete21 delete
deleteHow Fast Should I Hike? 2.
An Introduction to the Natural Features of North Carolina The Mountains delete25 delete
deleteThe Piedmont and Foothills delete30 delete
deleteThe Coastal Plain Part II. Safe and Enjoyable Hiking 3.
Know Yourself and Trust Your Gut Know Yourself and Honor Your Limits delete44 delete
deleteTrust Your Gut delete49 delete
deletePersonal Safety on the Trail 4.
Do Your Research: Understanding Trail Information and Weather Forecasts Get Trail Information from More Than One Source delete53 delete
deleteKnow How to Read Basic Trail Guide and Map Information delete55 delete
deleteCheck Reliable Weather Forecasts and Know Typical Weather Patterns 5.
Trail Accessibility and Adaptive Hiking Features of an Accessible Trail delete69 delete
deleteAdaptive Hiking Equipment and Programs delete71 delete
deleteHow Else Might a Trail Be Accessible ... or Not? delete72 delete
deleteTransportation to Trails delete72 delete
deleteFinding Information About Accessible Trail Options 6. The 10 Essentials The 10 Essentials delete75 delete
deleteWater delete77 delete
deleteFood Appropriate for the Length and Difficulty of the Hike delete78 delete
deleteTaking Care of Your Feet delete79 delete
deleteAppropriate Clothing delete82 delete
deleteA Way to Navigate (and Another Way to Navigate) delete84 delete
deleteSun Protection and Heat Exposure delete86 delete
deleteA Source of Light delete87 delete
deleteA Basic First Aid Kit delete89 delete
deleteOther Essential Items
7. Beyond the 10 Essentials Insect and Tick Repellents delete93 delete
deleteTrekking Poles delete94 delete
deleteChafing Prevention and Treatment delete96 delete
deleteExtra Phone Battery delete97 delete
deleteA Hiking Journal delete98 delete
deleteExtra Health and Safety Items delete99 delete
deleteDon't Lose Your Stuff delete100 delete
deleteWhere to Buy Gear
8. How Not to Get Lost: And What to Do If You Do Anyway Have More Than One Way to Navigate delete104 delete
deleteTell Someone Where You Are Going delete105 delete
deleteLearn How to Follow Trail Blazes delete105 delete
deletePay Attention delete107 delete
deleteWhat to Do If You Do Get Lost delete107 delete
delete30-60-90 Walk delete108 delete
deleteCarry a Whistle delete110 delete
deleteDon't Believe the Internet
9. Wildlife Encounters: Sharing the Trail with Other Species Insects and Arachnids delete113 delete
deleteReptiles and Amphibians delete118 delete
deleteMammals Between pages 126 and 127 are 12 color plates containing 17 photographs 10. Be a Good Trail Citizen: Sharing the Trail with Other Humans Trail Etiquette delete127 delete
deleteLeave No Trace delete130 delete
deleteHiking with Pets 11. Mindful Hiking Setting the Stage delete136 delete
deleteMindful Moments Part III. Finding Trails 12. National Park Sites National Seashores delete146 delete
deleteNational Historic Sites delete148 delete
deleteNational Military Sites delete148 delete
deleteNational Historic Trails delete150 delete
deleteNational Memorial Site delete152 delete
deleteGreat Smoky Mountains National Park delete152 delete
deleteTop Recommended National Park Hike 13. National and State Forests Pisgah National Forest delete158 delete
deleteNantahala National Forest delete159 delete
deleteUwharrie National Forest delete161 delete
deleteCroatan National Forest delete163 delete
deleteState Forests delete164 delete
deleteTop Recommended National Forest Hikes 14. The Blue Ridge Parkway Blue Ridge Parkway History delete171 delete
deleteHiking and the Blue Ridge Parkway delete173 delete
deleteTop Recommended Blue Ridge Parkway Hike 15. State Park Sites Different Types of State Park Sites delete178 delete
deleteHiking at State Park Sites delete181 delete
deleteTop Recommended State Park Hikes 16. Land Trusts and Conservancy Organizations Hiking on Protected Lands delete190 delete
deleteTop Recommended Land Conservancy Hikes 17. County and Municipal Parks and Privately Owned Lands The Benefits of Trails in Communities delete195 delete
deleteHiking at Local Parks and on Privately Owned Lands delete197 delete
deleteTop Recommended Local Park and Privately Owned Land Hikes 18. Long-Distance Trails The Appalachian Trail delete205 delete
deleteThe ---Mountains-to-Sea Trail delete206 delete
deleteTop Recommended Long Distance Trail Hikes Epilogue Appendix I. Most Recommended Hikes by Region Mountain and Foothills Region Trails delete217 delete
deletePiedmont Region Trails delete218 delete
deleteCoastal Plain Region Trails Appendix II: North Carolina Every Body Hiking Challenge Chapter Notes Additional Resources Index