National Geographic Trails Illustrated Maps

Where available, these maps are typically one of the best options mountain bikers have for a map to bring along on the trail.

Features include:

• Printed on tear-resistant, waterproof material.
• Folds into a convenient size for packing.
• Topographic data similiar to USGS quads.
• Updated with current trails and other features.
• Trails are easily identified by uses - hiking, biking, horseback riding, skiing.
• Many other points of interest are easily identified.
• Show the borders between public and private land for cross-country travel.

There aren't maps available in this series for all of the trails in WNC, but the line is expanding and covers a good portion of region. There are maps for the areas shown below. Click on a map below to be taken directly to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation's online store where you can buy a map directly!

• Great Smoky Mountains National Park (#229)
• Linville Gorge/Mount Mitchell (#779)
• Pisgah Ranger District (#780)
• French Broad and Nolichucy Rivers (#782)
• South Holston and Watauga Lakes (#783)
• Fontana & Hiwassee Lakes (#784)
• Nantahala & Cullasaja Gorges (#785)

To get one more quickly, visit one of Western NC's fine outdoor and map retailers including most area bike shops. Click here to find one!