Trails of the Triad: 100 Hikes in the Winston-Salem/Greensboro/High Point Area [Paperback]

Allen de Hart (Author)

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An urban area of about 1.2 million residents, the Triad nonetheless boasts mountain hikes within an hour's drive in Uwharrie National Forest and Hanging Rock, Pilot Mountain, and Morrow Mountain State Parks. Also close at hand are the outstanding trails at Piedmont Environmental Center, Strollway Trail in Winston-Salem, and the paths in recreation-rich Greensboro, which offers some type of park within a mile of every city resident. In the Triad, greenways and city sprawl exist side by side. Trails of the Triad describes more than 140 hikes within a 50-mile radius of the Triad. From the short botanical paths at the Natural Science Center of Greensboro to the 20.5-mile Uwharrie Trail, these trails will satisfy hikers whether they have a few spare minutes or an entire day, and whether they prefer a bustling cityscape or a backdrop as wild as it was a century ago.

About the Author

Allen de Hart has hiked more than 8,500 different trails and over 30,000 miles in 46 states and 18 foreign countries. He completed the Appalachian Trail in 1978. De Hart is the author of numerous trail books, among them North Carolina Hiking Trails, which has sold over 100,000 copies, and Trails of the Triad, the companion to this volume. For 50 years, he has also published feature articles in newspapers and magazines including Appalachian Trailway, Sierra, Summit, and Outdoor Traveler. A retired history professor and director of public affairs at Louisburg College, he continues as adviser to the president in cultural affairs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 130 pages
• Publisher: John F. Blair Publisher (March 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0895871610
• ISBN-13: 978-0895871619
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,257,281 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Trails of the Triad: 100 Hikes in the Winston-Salem/Greensboro/High Point Area (Paperback)

The Piedmont Triad is a region of North Carolina that encompasses Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Highpoint, Burlington, and a number of smaller towns. Best known for its tobacco and furniture, the area often gets ignored by tourists. However, as this guide illustrates beautifully, the Triad is brimming with fantastic trails and hiking areas.

The book details information on numerous outdoor areas in the Triad. The book claims to include 140 trails, but this total clearly encompasses multiple trails in each area. For example, the Densons Creek Nature Trail map shows a "long loop" and a "short loop." Nevertheless, this guide is the most complete of its type available.

Each hiking area is illustrated in maps featuring the various trails, with numerous pictures throughout the book. De Hart has written brief descriptions of each area, including information regarding the length and difficulty of the hike. The book also contains an Appendix with useful contacts, such as local biking clubs.

This guide will obviously appeal greatly to hikers in the Triad. I purchased this book when I moved to the Triad, and I've used it quite often to find new places to walk and hike. The guide could also be useful for people visiting the area and wanting information. Highly recommended.