State Trails – Passport

About the State Trails

In addition to the trails within our state parks, the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation plans and coordinates the management of state trails. As of 2019, there are six state trails partially constructed or designed, and three others authorized with planning soon to be underway.

For maps and additional information on these state trails, please visit the North Carolina Trails website.

In the Passport book

A section on the state trails is included in the Passport books printed in 2018 or later.

On page 53 of the 2018 edition, there is a stamps page for the four state trails that had designated sections when that edition was printed: Fonta Flora, French Broad River, Mountains-to-Sea, and Yadkin River.

On pages 54 and 55 of the 2019 edition, there is a stamps page for all nine state trails, even though there are currently no designated sections for four of the trails. We hope to add the state trails stamps for these four when sections have been designated.

Listed below are the stamp redemption locations for the state trails that have existing stamps. You don't have to hike the whole trail to get a stamp. Hike any portion of the trail to be eligible to redeem the stamp.

You can also send us an email at state.parks@ncparks.gov with your name, your mailing address, which state trails stamps you need, and how many of each, and we will mail you the stamp stickers for those state trails.

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Deep River State Trail

► A hiking and paddling trail starting at the river's headwaters near Jamestown and continuing to the river's confluence with the Haw River near Moncure
 

Currently, there are no stamp redemption locations for the Deep River State Trail. We are working on getting the stamps out to partner locations. Please email us at state.parks@ncparks.gov to receive a stamp sticker for this state trail.

Fonta Flora State Trail

► A hiking trail with some portions open to biking that will loop around Lake James and connect Morganton and Asheville
 

Get your stamp at:

French Broad River State Trail

► A 117-mile paddle trail from the Tennessee-North Carolina border to Rosman, N.C., with access available along the blueway
 

Get your stamp at:

Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail

► A hiking and biking path around Lake Lure, through Chimney Rock State Park, and around Bearwallow Mountain
 

Currently, there are no stamps for the Hickory Nut Gorge State Trail. There are no designated sections of the trail at this time. Once a section has been designated, we will create a stamp for this state trail.

Mountains-to-Sea State Trail

► A hiking path (with some sections open to horseback riding and biking) that will link Clingmans Dome in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Jockey's Ridge State Park on the Outer Banks
 

Get your stamp at one of these state parks or partner locations:
 

Northern Peaks State Trail

► Will connect Rivers Park in downtown Boone to Elk Knob State Park, West Jefferson, and Mount Jefferson State Natural Area in Ashe County, enhancing the connections between population centers and beloved parks in northwestern North Carolina
 

Currently, there are no stamps for the Northern Peaks State Trail. There are no designated sections of the trail at this time. Once a section has been designated, we will create a stamp for this state trail.

Overmountain Victory State Trail

► Part of the National Historic Trail system that highlights a Revolutionary War battle route, making connections through western North Carolina in partnership with the National Park Service
 

Currently, there are no stamps for the Overmountain Victory State Trail. There are no designated sections of the trail at this time. Once a section has been designated, we will create a stamp for this state trail.

Wilderness Gateway State Trail

► Will reach from Hickory to the Jacob Fork and Henry Fork rivers in the South Mountains
 

Currently, there are no stamps for the Wilderness Gateway State Trail. There are no designated sections of the trail at this time. Once a section has been designated, we will create a stamp for this state trail.

Yadkin River State Trail

► A 130-mile paddle trail that begins at W. Kerr Scott Reservoir and ends at High Rock Lake in Davie County, with access available along the blueway
 

Get your stamp at: