This guidebook reveals a collection of sixty of the best dog friendly hiking trails in North Carolina. From mountain views to the coveted coast, there's a trail for you and your trusty companions. Your pups will frolic, swim, play, explore, and enjoy every step of the way. Throughout are full-color photos and maps, helpful tips, and tailored hike specs with information on leash requirements, trail surface, other trail users, and more. You'll also find important advice about hiking with dogs and preparation before you hit the trail. Grab the leash, don your pack, and get ready for an adventure that will have tails wagging for days to come. Waterfall hunter, nature enthusiast, tree hugger, and avid hiker Watson is truly at her best when she's in the forest. Her passion for waterfalls, hiking, and nature in general stems back to childhood, and she continues to fulfill that passion to this day. For more than twenty-five years, Melissa has been exploring the forests of Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. Hiking by day and camping by night, her beloved companions, Mikey and Bandit, are at her side. She continues her quest for new trails, new adventures, and new territory to explore.