Finding your match in North Carolina
From the Blue Ridge to the coast, North Carolina rewards people who like to get outside, and Active Singles helps you find someone to do it with. Creating an account is free. Add a photo, describe how you like to spend your weekends and browse members nearby who enjoy hiking, running, cycling or the gym. Message someone whose interests match yours, then suggest a first date with a view and a little effort, such as a trail or a ride. Doing something you both enjoy makes the first meeting relaxed, and you learn quickly whether you move at the same pace.
Behind the scenes, the site looks at more than your age and distance. Its daily suggestions take in the specific sports, hobbies and pastimes you list, so a trail runner is more likely to see other trail runners than someone who prefers the sofa. You can also join polls and quizzes, which are a fun way to see what other members think and to spark a conversation. Give it a few days of browsing and chatting, and you will start to see who fits your pace.
Three places to start in North Carolina
Umstead State Park, Raleigh
Wooded trails close to the city, popular with runners and walkers.
Blue Ridge Parkway, near Asheville
Overlooks and trailheads with plenty of visitors and long views.
Little Sugar Creek Greenway, Charlotte
A paved greenway through the city, used by walkers, runners and cyclists.
Three steps, no rush
Take it as fast or as slowly as you like.
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Begin with a profile
Add a photo and tell people how you like to spend your weekends.
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Chat first
Use messages to get to know someone before you meet.
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Meet in public
When you are both ready, choose a busy place and keep your plans with a friend.
Pick a public place, in daylight if you can, and tell a friend where you are going.
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