New! 12-17-2008
AT LAST, CAROLINA HIKING PARTNERS IS BACK! We are proud to announce that the only free online NC/SC Specific Hiking Club is now open! GO>>
FEATURED
HIKE
A first rate Southern Appalachian hiking experience, the Shining
Rock Wilderness bekons. A great mix of creek valleys
and high elevation paths will lead you to one of Western North
Carolina's favorite hiking destinations GO>>
Featured Photos Look at the
hidden treasures that we found in the Great
Smoky Mountain National Park>>
It's that time again! You are
invited to join the ever knowledgeable Arthur Griffith on
a hike across one of the few remaining natural Southern Appalachian
balds. Sponsored by The Nature Conservancy, this hike is sure
to please if you like views, wildflowers and history. GO>>
NOTICE: The
South Mountains State Park is now ....
GO>>
A great Trip Report from a
remote section of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park GO>>
Winter can be a dangerous time
to hike at the higher elevations GO>>
Fall Colors Take a look at
the colorful Fall season through our camera lens GO>>
Mt Rogers Photos great shots
from a clear day at the highest point in Virginia. Some close
ups of wild ponies and clear views that extend for more than
50 miles made these the best yet!
Trail Description GO>>
Photos GO>>
Know before you go; Many trails
and roads are closed in the Southern Highlands. Photos of
storm damage closure information now online. GO>>
Featured Photos DEER! - Close-ups
of a doe enjoying a Fourth of July meal GO>>
Featured Photos MOUNT ROGERS-
Some shots from the very special high country of Virginia.
Breathtaking Views, Rushing Creeks, Northern Hardwoods, Fir
Trees and Wild Ponies make this a very special place. GO>>
FEATURED HIKE
Waterfalls, Cove Hardwood Forests, Ferns, Cool Breezes and
Crystal Clear Rushing Creeks. Sound like the Great Smoky Mountains?
It's not, this describes a favorite hiking destination in
the South Carolina Up-Country. Check out this featured hike
and the wonders that are in the backyard of Greenville, South
Carolina GO>>
New Appalachian Trail Licence Plates
(Tags) Now you can support the Appalachian Trail
Conference and display you contribution on you car. According
North Carolina legislation, a minimum of 300
individuals with motor vehicles registered in
the state must apply for the new A.T. tag before the Division
of Motor Vehicles (DMW) will make it available to motorists.
Time is of the essence for
this to be successful Go>>
FEATURED HIKE
Maintained by the North Carolina Nature Conservancy,
Yellow Mountain is a fine example of a Southern Appalachian
bald. Join us on a guided hike during the height of the wildflower
blooms GO>>
The South Mountains State Park,
North Carolina's largest, is now closed. Read more here>>
SCJack Strikes Again! Here
is a gallery devoted to the newest member of our team. South
Carolina Jack, has some great day hikes here and many more
on the way Go>>
Purchase Knob Updated information,
trail maps and a live camera view is now online. This is the
headquarters for the Appalachian Highlands Science Learning
Center. Its purpose is to bring more high quality research
to the parks, work with private and other agency lands around
the parks to better understand the whole region, and share
the results of all research in the parks to as wide an audience
as possible. Go>>
FEATURED HIKE
An old favorite in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountain National
Park, Mt. LeConte beckons. The Alum Cave Bluff Trail has been
improved and the views have never been better. Enjoy one of
my favorite hikes and see why so many huff and puff their
way to the "Hikers only" cabins at the top Go>>
Mountain Solitude Are you ready for the
hiking season? Here are some photos to "Get you going"!
Go>>
Stone Mountain North Carolina Some great
new photos that showcase this year 'round hiking spot that
has even better views in the Winter Go>>
Mt. Mitchell, NC - Deep Gap Trail & Colbets Ridge Trail
This hike will take you to highest Mountain Peaks
east of the Mississippi! By SCJack
Go>>
Raven Rock Falls! By SCJack
A short hike to an impressive 80-ft waterfall. Near
Lake Toxaway, NC Go>>
SCJack is Back! This week, the Raven
Cliff Falls Loop Hike; Mountain Bridge Wilderness,
SC Go>>
Fall Photos from the Shining Rock Wilderness
Go>>
Your new Online Guide! Join
Jack Thyen on his South Carolina hikes. Your new Online Guide,
Jack will take you into the back-country on his weekly hikes.
This week, Paris Mountain State Park, SC. More>>
Twin Falls Pickens County, SC An easy
trail to an awesome waterfall! This walk that most anyone
can enjoy More>>>>
Featured Photo Brand new photos from South
Mountains State Park and the Smokies. View them here
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Photo-Post The photo-post section has been
discontinued. Now if you want to share photos, all you need
to do is visit the Carolina Hiking Partners Section. You can
post photos and view them right away. You can also add comments
with each photo. Why not join now
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Join our Hiking Partners Club now!
The newly redesigned Carolinas Hiking Partners page has turned
into it's own site. Now you can use this section for your
own email, messaging and other features. You don't have to
join to access the message board but the features will make
it worth it. The cost? Nothing of course! Check
it out here>>
Incredible Photos from the Great Smoky Mountains
Jackie Lynn has set up a photo gallery of his hiking photos.
Take a photo tour of the Smokies and see why these photos
deserve their own gallery.
Take the tour>>
Post Your Photos
Some great new shots from Jump Off Rocks and Wilson Creek.
Here they are>>
Great shots from Grandfather Mountain Photos>>
FEATURED HIKE
Kings Pinnacle Brand new photos from Kings
Pinnacle>>
Weser Bald Firetower A great shot sent to
us from Dave. This one was taken on the A. T. from a fire-tower.
See it here>>
FEATURED HIKE
There are some new photos on the Crowder's Mountain
trail description. Check them out here>>
Bear Adventure in the Smokies Check out
this new trip report from Dan>>
Trip Reports A new section, Carolina
Trip Reports looks like a promising feature. Check it out
here>>
New Photos
Dan Addison has submitted the best photos that I've seen in
a long time. Check them out here>>
Check out Dave's shots from
the Appalachian Trail, south of the Smokies. These are the
best shots on this site from this area.
Dave's shots>>
Web Site Status Yay! The Hiking Partners
Message board is now up and running. It is in a different
format than the old one. It's intended to meet people and
to just chat. Check it out here:
Hiking Partners
Link>>
Design What do you think of the new design?
Let me know. Any suggestions? steve@hikingthecarolinas.com
New Photos New photos from the Appalachian
Trail, deep in the Smokies. Check out these views on an unusually
clear day. Go>>
Hike Planner Check out the
new "Hike Planner". All of the resources that you
will need to plan a safe and enjoyable hike can be found here.
Be sure to put this page in your favorites, it will give you
one page to check out many useful resources. Check
it out>>
FEATURED HIKE
Rabun Bald, the second highest point in Georgia,
offers stunning views of the Georgia and North Carolina high
country. Named after a former Governor of Georgia the
unique views here allow you to see from the Georgia Piedmont
to the high mountains of North Carolina. Add to that a restored
observation tower and you have a recipe for delight. Go
to Rabun Bald>>
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