Five Lesser-Known Distance Trails in the Southeast
Sure, everyone’s heard of the Appalachian Trail—the famous footpath that draws almost three million hikers a year. But it’s not the only long-distance trail in our neck of the woods. The Southeast is crisscrossed with plenty of other lengthy paths, and most of them don’t see many thru-hikers. Here are five options for long hikes with little foot traffic.
Winding through northwestern South Carolina and western North Carolina, the Foothills Trail is an extended highlight reel, packed with some of