Wildest hikes in North Carolina

The highest Ambleway Wildness scores in the catalog: the routes that stay farthest from roads, industry, and development.

These are the 25 wildest hikes Ambleway has measured in North Carolina, from 97% wild at the top of the board to 94% wild at the bottom. They run from 2.1 to 16 miles. The biggest climb on the board is Enloe Creek Trail via Hughes Ridge Trail, gaining 4,316 ft. They lie across 3 named parks, forests, and preserves.

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