The Highland Hiker - A staple of the Highlands and Cashiers Area

When your traveling in the Western North Carolina Mountains, and you find that you have forgotten something, the Highland Hiker is the place to go. With locations in both Highlands and Cashiers you are sure to find what you are missing. The Store is filled with the mountain essentials from socks and shoes, to climbing gear, camping equipment, you name it they've got it. One of my favorite things they sell is the guide to day hikes. It breaks it down for you with difficulty levels, and even how long the hikes take. When you here on the Plateau, don't forget to stop at the Highland Hiker or visit their web-site at http://www.highlandhiker.com/

For more information on how to become a member of our mountain community contact The Blue Ridge Summit Group at O:828-743-7077 C:404-394-7144

Highland Hiker Day Hike Guide

The purpose of this trail guide is to provide information to visitors on many of the local hiking trails that can be completed in one day or less. It covers a large area encompassing parts of 3 states, 3 National Forests, and some state and private lands.
The guide includes a general location map to show the approximate location of the trails. It can be used to determine which trails are closest when time is limited. An appendix at the end of the guide lists the trails in the approximate order of their length and severity. The shortest and easiest trails appear first.
Several of the trails detailed in this guide have hand drawn maps to help orientate you before, during, and after your hikes.