Ever wonder what’s on my hiking playlist that I mention in the “Mindful Hiking” chapter (Chapter 11) of North Carolina Day Hiking for Every Body? Well, here you go! Here you’ll find songs that remind me of nature, of being on the trail and the way I feel when I’m there, and some songs specifically about North Carolina. (You can watch videos of all the songs below the list.)
Enjoy! What songs would you add that remind you of spending time on the trail?
The Mountain Song—Tophouse Band
1000 Nights—Frenship
Follow the Sun—Xavier Rudd
Ends of the Earth—Lord Huron
Three Little Birds—Bob Marley and the Wailers
Irish Eyes—Rose Betts
Forest—Twenty One Pilots
Carolina in My Mind—James Taylor
Wagon Wheel—Darius Rucker
Rocky Top-Dolly Parton
Through the Woods—Okee Dokee Brothers
Walking Stick—The Painted Pianos
This Mountain—Faouzia
Walking with Spring—Okee Dokee Brothers
Unbreakable—Bunt
Carolina–Taylor Swift
Cherokee Morning Song—Walela
Hopeless Wanderer—Mumford & Sons
Beautiful Day—U2
I’m the Breeze—Coastal Cohorts
Young Fisherwoman—Country Gentlemen
Carolina—Eric Church
Waterfalls—TLC
Mercy, Mercy Me–Marvin Gaye
I’m Happy When I’m Hiking—SoundStew
Big Yellow Taxi–Joni Mitchell
The Woods—Hollow Coves
Where Are You Going–Dave Matthews Band
One Foot—Walk the Moon
Wait for You—Myles Smith
Present Moment–Eldar Kedem
A World to Explore—Joshua Radin
River–AKFAMTV
Rare Bird Alert—Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers
Take Me Home Country Roads–John Denver
I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For—U2 Live with Gospel Choir
Bring It On Home—American Authors
Watch the videos of the songs on this playlist here!
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