Trails of the Triad: Over 140 Hikes in the Winston-Salem/Greensboro/High Point Area

Rating:
Summary: Great Guide
Review: The Piedmont Triad is a region of North Carolina that encompasses Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Highpoint, Burlington, and a number of smaller towns. Best known for its tobacco and furniture, the area often gets ignored by tourists. However, as this guide illustrates beautifully, the Triad is brimming with fantastic trails and hiking areas.

The book details information on numerous outdoor areas in the Triad. The book claims to include 140 trails, but this total clearly encompasses multiple trails in each area. For example, the Densons Creek Nature Trail map shows a "long loop" and a "short loop." Nevertheless, this guide is the most complete of its type available.

Each hiking area is illustrated in maps featuring the various trails, with numerous pictures throughout the book. De Hart has written brief descriptions of each area, including information regarding the length and difficulty of the hike. The book also contains an Appendix with useful contacts, such as local biking clubs.

This guide will obviously appeal greatly to hikers in the Triad. I purchased this book when I moved to the Triad, and I've used it quite often to find new places to walk and hike. The guide could also be useful for people visiting the area and wanting information. Highly recommended.