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| Image Name = LaurelRiverTrail1.JPG | |||
| City = Hot Springs | |||
| State = North Carolina | |||
| Marking = Yellow Blaze | |||
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Dogs}} {{Fishing}} | |||
| Difficulty Rating = Medium | |||
| Hike Time = 4 Hours | |||
| Round Trip Distance = 7.2 Mi | |||
| Trail Type = In-and-Out | |||
| Elevation Gain = 240 Ft | |||
| Elevation Loss = -240 Ft | |||
| High Point = 1640 Ft | |||
| Latitude = 35.9136 | |||
| Longitude = -82.75695 | |||
| Medical = Hot Springs, NC | |||
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== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
<!-- Detailed description of the route. --> | <!-- Detailed description of the route. Is there any side trails that are worth traveling? --> | ||
From | From the parking lot, there are immediately two options for heading down through the woods to be along Big Laurel Creek. On the left is a wider descending forest road path, while on the right is a narrow trail which drops faster to the stream. Both will remerge shortly. (Recommendation is the wider forest road.) You'll pass two refurbished rail cars on the hill above you to the left. (Private property - keep away!) A gravel road leading up to the highway is crossed. The path bears to the right passing a rental property and another home, where the power line finally ceases. After one mile, it becomes a thin path upon entry into the Pisgah National Forest. Roughly 2.5 miles, some ruins of former Runion are on hillside. Near end of trail, an active railroad is reached. Path ends at the French Broad River. Overall, go as far as you like, then turn around. | ||
== Typical Conditions == | == Typical Conditions == | ||
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No fees or permits are required - even for parking. | No fees or permits are required - even for parking. | ||
Lots of dogs were seen being taken for walks. ALL had | Lots of dogs were seen being taken for walks. ALL had leases. | ||
== After the Hike == | == After the Hike == | ||
<!-- Anywhere interesting to stop by since you're in the area!! --> | <!-- Anywhere interesting to stop by since you're in the area!! --> | ||
Head into Hot Springs (ten minutes away) for a meal. Iron Horse Station | Head into Hot Springs (ten minutes away) for a meal. Iron Horse Station provided us with a good late lunch. There are also ice cream places for a treat. | ||
== Misc. Information == | == Misc. Information == | ||
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== Maps == | == Maps == | ||
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<display_map center="35.9,-82.79" type="terrain" height="550" width="auto" zoom="14" gkml=" | <display_map center="35.9,-82.79" type="terrain" height="550" width="auto" zoom="14" gkml="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Laurel_River_Trail.kml"> | ||
35.9136,-82.75695~Parking~ ~MarkerA.png | 35.9136,-82.75695~Parking~ ~MarkerA.png | ||
35.884747, -82.779891~Southern Terminus~~MarkerT.png | 35.884747, -82.779891~Southern Terminus~~MarkerT.png | ||
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Image:French Broad River at Laurel River Trail.JPG|French Broad River | Image:French Broad River at Laurel River Trail.JPG|French Broad River | ||
Image:LaurelRiverTrail2.JPG|Active Railroad | Image:LaurelRiverTrail2.JPG|Active Railroad | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
<!-- Categories. Please keep the State category. Keep in mind categories are case sensitive. --> | <!-- Categories. Please keep the State category. Keep in mind categories are case sensitive. --> | ||
[[Category:North Carolina]] [[Category:Medium | [[Category:North Carolina]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] |