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CONTACTS

Listed here are phone numbers and website addresses for checking trail conditions and gleaning other day-to-day information.

Overview, Route Details, Nearby Attractions, & Directions

These four elements make up the heart of the hike. “Overview” gives you a quick summary of what to expect on that trail; “Route Details” guide you on the hike, start to finish; “Nearby Attractions” suggests appealing adjacent sites, such as restaurants, museums, and other trails. “Directions” will get you to the trailhead from a well-known road or highway.

Weather

In Charlotte, you can experience all four seasons. Enjoy these variations, but always give careful consideration to weather and prepare accordingly—especially when heading into mountainous areas to the north, west, and east of the city.

As a Southern city, Charlotte can get brutally hot in the summer—just the right time to head for higher, cooler ground in the surrounding mountainous areas. Summer also can bring afternoon thunderstorms, so it’s often best to hike in the morning or evening, not only to beat the heat but also to avoid exposure to seriously dangerous lightning.