“This newest guidebook presents a greatest hits for North Carolina’s flagship hiking trail by the people who collectively know the trail the best. . . . The Friends chose a balance of settings—wilderness, farmland, small towns and cities—with selections geared toward all levels of experience.”—Winston-Salem Journal
“Meticulously organized and user friendly—whether those friends are new to outdoor treks or seasoned hikers. Offering 40 hikes that are grouped and move through the three geographical regions of the state, each detailed journey is a self-contained adventure including a hike summary with notes such as degree of difficulty and trail type, hike overview, driving directions, hike directions, and full-color maps and photos.”—Mountain Times
“The book features 40 hikes carefully chosen to appeal to hikers of all experience levels—and I mean all experiences. . . . The book showcases what is beyond Black Mountain Campground. It features historic and natural features which will interest those who love WNC but have never explored beyond Mt. Mitchell. . . . To help hikers, there are turn-by-turn guidance, full-color maps and photographs.”—Hiker to Hiker
“As the first-ever comprehensive guide to 'day hikes along the crown jewel of North Carolina foot trails,' this will be required reading for anyone who wants to trek any part of the mountains-to-sea journey. It highlights 40 trails that each showcase part of the essence of the state in their own way.”—WNC Magazine
“This new guide to hikes along the Mountains-to-Sea Trail (MST) showcases single-day trips that highlight the features and diversity of the 1,175-mile trail. . . . A terrific reference to have on hand.”—Carolina Mountain Life
“This guidebook would be a welcome addition to libraries of all types across North Carolina, especially those that support active hiking communities.”—North Carolina Libraries
“Well organized and easy to use, this guide fills a niche that has long needed filling.”—Leonard Adkins, author of Hiking and Traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway
