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National Geographic Trail Maps – An essential tool for exploring America’s top National Parks
National Geographic’s line of Trails Illustrated maps includes detailed topographic trail maps for all of America’s top National Parks. Featuring updated and easy-to-read trail networks, important points of interest, and the key recreation information needed to make your next National Park visit an adventure.
National Geographic and the National Parks share a deep legacy dating back to the publication of an entire issue of National Geographic Magazine in 1916 titled 'Land of the Best'. That issue helped advocate for the creation of the National Park Service, later that year. Over the years, National Geographic has helped establish, preserve, or restore Sequoia, Katmai, Carlsbad Caverns, Shenandoah, Mesa Verde and Redwood National Parks. It has also publicized the parks through at least 500 books, articles, and maps, not to mention dozens of television documentaries.
Backcountry Tough
- Waterproof
- Tear-Resistant
- Nearly Indestructible
- Detailed Topography
- GPS Compatible With full UTM Grid
Thomas E. Frost
2025-07-12 13:31:56
Great map - very detailed and very durable!
Karen H. Groff
2025-07-04 18:17:42
We like having a good old fashioned map of the park. It is durable, waterproof, and has adequate details for someone unfamiliar with the park.
Brett
2025-05-29 15:05:23
First of all, understand that this is a MAP. Not a guide of hikes or places. With that being said I am glad I bought this. It is an excellent map of the Smoky Mountains. This can be a little difficult to read if your not familiar with map reading but rest assured this map has it all. It lists trails, roads, trail heads, contours, elevations, and even has important features like waterfalls, mountain elevations, distances, etc. The map is well constructed and lined with waterproof covering so there should be no reason that this map will last for years. The map itself is large and printed on both sides so expect to lay it flat on the floor to read. I will and intend on buying this again when the new maps come out. If you take some time and learn map reading you will never need another reference other than this.
MCB
2025-05-28 18:05:26
This map is so good, I gave mine away. I knew my 229 map was one revision behind but I had been planning on waiting until one later than this (2010) came out.I was on a trip last month, heading out of the Elkmont area and noticed a father and son gearing up and looking at the official park map. I asked if they were going to 23 or 30 and the father said he thought is was 24. I knew 21 and 24 were closed, and figured they could use a better map. I handed him my 229 map, told him 21 was not on it in the right spot and pointed his way to 23 after he checked his permit. He thanked me for the map, and I thanked him for giving me an excuse to get a new one.I'm taking another trip this weekend so a new 229 is on the way.Let me also recommend the 316 and 317 maps, they split the park in 2 East and West sides to be even larger and provide more detail than the 229.
Alex Kramer
2025-05-24 17:21:34
Detailed enough to know the trails general route but for some of the closer switchbacks you cant see the detail. The waterproofing and tear resistance is fantastic. It was used in rain and fog while in the park and it is still holding up like its brand new. The location of all the buildings is well laid out and helpful, however they cover some of the trail lines on the map which can lead to confusion when approaching the shelters, campsites, lodges, etc. This loss in detail would be hard to prevent though, simply because of the scale of the park.Overall this is a great product for use camping and hiking through this park and I would recommend it.
Derek
2025-05-17 18:01:15
Saved my bacon while hiking the smokies a few months back. Easy to orient with the map.
LG
2025-04-02 16:16:02
Nat Geo maps are a must for anyone heading out for an adventure. Plus, the maps introduce you to trails that you never knew existed.
FullOLife
2025-03-26 14:25:11
Excellent map of Smokies, so glad I purchased. This is my second year hiking in the smokies and I wanted to see all the trails, not just "some" listed in hiking guides of most popular trails. This map is awesome. It shows roads, trails, trail heads, distance of each trail, if the trail has a waterfall, where camping areas are and much more. It's is very well made on thick paper with a little coating to be used multiple times. It is a huge map, I have to spread it out on the floor and do my planning. It has two sides to it covering the smokies and a little of the cherokee forest. Best map I have found of hiking trails for the Smokies. Don't hesitate to purchase.
Edward
2025-03-24 15:06:41
Great quality map! It’s very detailed and high quality made material. I’m hoping to use this for a very long time. I believe the scale is 1:70 000.
Charlie
2024-12-19 19:33:20
The map was as described. It showed trails and roads as the tille suggested. The trails I used were accurately shown and distances correct. I would buy this series again if going to other National Parks,
Jayne King
2024-12-10 14:19:36
Good quality map.
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