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State Water Trails

In 1973 a state trails committee was established by the General Assembly to represent the citizens’ trail interests. Included in the area are trails for hikers, off-road vehicles, horseback riders, bicyclists, and canoeists. Out of this committee and from interest by the North Carolina Department of Natural Resources and Community Development has grown the North Carolina Trails Committee. This organization is composed of individuals and groups interested in the promotion of trails and trail-related activities. In 1978 some 62 miles of the Lumber River received recognition as the state’s first water trail. Also, a stretch of the French Broad received such recognition later that year. In addition to these, approximately 1,400 miles of other streams and lakes are deemed to have potential for establishment as State Water Trails.

If interested in working toward a better system of trails in North Carolina, contact:

North Carolina Trails Committee

12700 Bayleaf Church Road

Raleigh, NC 27614

(919) 846-9995