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While none of the hikes in this book get five stars in every ratings category, each will have one, two, three, or four stars in one or more of them. A hike might merit inclusion in this book because its scenery is spectacular, while another hike with two-star scenery is selected because it’s considered five-star when it comes to taking children along. The star-rating system offers a simple and quick way to find the type of trail that’s right for you.

Greater Charlotte’s Geographic Divisions

The hikes in this book encompass five geographic regions. Each region has its own particular attraction, and they include star destinations such as urban greenways, South Mountains State Park, Crowders Mountain State Park, Uwharrie National Forest, McDowell Nature Preserve, the Latta Plantation, and much more.

Center City covers the urban core. Most of the hikes here utilize Charlotte’s greenway system—one of the longest and most developed in the United States. Downtown and much of the metro area offer level topography, compared with the land around it, offering easy strolls through the city, parks, and leafy neighborhoods. These routes are best for short strolls and for nature trails through urban areas and small parks.