Plan Your Hike

Hiking the MST is not just a stroll in the woods; the nearly 1,000-mile trail will test you mentally and physically. Currently about half natural footpath and half back roads, the MST offers a unique walk -- the only official walking route -- across North Carolina.

FMST is always working to build more trail along the entire planned route, and to shift the road-walking sections to bring hikers to the newly completed trail as soon as feasible.

The MST offers opportunities and challenges for all-at-one-time thru-hikers and for day hikers and weekend backpackers. All hikers are encouraged to check trail sections for recent reroutes. This is especially important for hikers using any of these guidebooks and maps, which naturally become outdated.

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