9. Smuggling Routes and Hidden Trails
Moonshiners relied on secret trails and remote mountain passes to smuggle their wares, navigating dangerous terrain by night to avoid detection. These hidden routes, often known only to locals, were as vital to the trade as the stills themselves. Much like modern drug smuggling corridors detailed by the National Drug Intelligence Center, these paths were lifelines for illicit commerce, fueling both legend and law enforcement pursuit.
