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Hiking Near Canton, North Carolina

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Shorter Routes

These hikes keep it under 5 miles and climb less than 1,500 feet, making them ideal for quicker outings or lower-key days. Perfect for a morning stretch, a casual afternoon, or getting outside without committing to a big push. Don’t let the stats fool you — many still pack in great views and rewarding moments.

Mount Pisgah via the Buck Spring Trail

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Mount Pisgah via the Buck Spring Trail

Views
easy
2.43 mi
+724 ft
Frying Pan Lookout Tower

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Frying Pan Lookout Tower

Views
easy
1.58 mi
+385 ft
Lickstone Gap Road

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Lickstone Gap Road

Birding
moderate
3.7 mi
+502 ft
Mills River Loop

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Mills River Loop

Fall Colors
moderate
3.77 mi
+331 ft
Grassy Ridge Mine Overlook (MST Section)

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Grassy Ridge Mine Overlook (MST Section)

Birding
moderate
2.41 mi
+265 ft
Hominy Creek Greenway

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Hominy Creek Greenway

Waterfall
easy
0.67 mi
+5 ft
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Adventurous Routes

These routes go beyond 10 miles and are built for days when you want to cover more ground and push a little deeper. Expect longer distances, more effort, and bigger payoffs — whether that’s remote terrain, summit views, or a full-day challenge. Ideal for hikers looking to go farther and stay out longer.

Full CM Gamelands Loop

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Full CM Gamelands Loop

Birding
moderate
11.38 mi
+3,273 ft
Art Loeb - Little East Fork Loop

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Art Loeb - Little East Fork Loop

Fall Colors
strenuous
11.9 mi
+3,147 ft
Art Loeb Trail

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Art Loeb Trail

Birding
strenuous
29.41 mi
+9,051 ft
Hap Nin Half-ish Marathon (Shining Rock Loop)

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Hap Nin Half-ish Marathon (Shining Rock Loop)

Views
strenuous
12.74 mi
+3,502 ft
Fork and Green Mountain Extravaganza

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Fork and Green Mountain Extravaganza

Fall Colors
strenuous
20.51 mi
+5,024 ft
Black Balsam Knob via the Fork Mountain Loop

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Black Balsam Knob via the Fork Mountain Loop

Less Crowded
extreme
21.35 mi
+5,750 ft

Other Nearby Routes

Not finding what you're looking for? These additional nearby hikes offer more ways to get outside and explore the area. With a mix of lengths, difficulty levels, and terrain, you're likely to find something that fits your plans for the day. And remember, you can always use the onX Route Builder to create your own adventure from scratch.

Rough Creek Goodness

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Rough Creek Goodness

Fall Colors
strenuous
7.12 mi
+1,557 ft
Cold Mountain Out-and-Back

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Cold Mountain Out-and-Back

Fall Colors
strenuous
9.86 mi
+3,260 ft
Black Balsam Loop via Art Loeb Trail

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Black Balsam Loop via Art Loeb Trail

Views
strenuous
8.94 mi
+1,161 ft
MST/Powhatan Loop

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MST/Powhatan Loop

Fall Colors
moderate
9.69 mi
+1,588 ft
Pink Beds Loop

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Pink Beds Loop

Wildflowers
moderate
5.04 mi
+342 ft
Sam Knob Loop

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Sam Knob Loop

River/Creek
moderate
9.46 mi
+1,530 ft