Lovers Leap Loop - Revision history

Tim: Text replacement - "http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/" to "https://tehcc.org/clubwiki/"

2023-01-07T16:05:09Z

Text replacement - "http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/" to "https://tehcc.org/clubwiki/"

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	== Maps ==		== Maps ==
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	<display_map type="terrain" height="600" width="90%" gkml="~~http~~://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Lovers_Leap_Loop.kml">		<display_map type="terrain" height="600" width="90%" gkml="https://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Lovers_Leap_Loop.kml">

	35.89296,-82.82170~A.T. Trailhead~ ~MarkerG.png		35.89296,-82.82170~A.T. Trailhead~ ~MarkerG.png

Vhasler: /* Route Description */ Updated comments about blazes

2018-11-24T14:09:13Z

Route Description: Updated comments about blazes

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	From the Silvermine parking lot, a counterclockwise loop (putting the steepness early and uphill) begins with a short road walk (passing by some shabby shacks) towards the river. At the bend in the road, the white-blazed Appalachian Trail heads to the left following the French Broad River for 0.4 mile, then turns uphill. At 0.5 mile and 100' climb, the A.T. take a sharp switchback to the north. At 0.9 mile after a few more switchbacks and another roughly 500' total ascent the overlook is reached. Three rock outcroppings are in this area, with Lover's Leap being the middle one reached by a short, steep spur trail. Available views are of the French Broad River, valley and Hot Springs town. Be very careful walking at the edge due to loose rocks.		From the Silvermine parking lot, a counterclockwise loop (putting the steepness early and uphill) begins with a short road walk (passing by some shabby shacks) towards the river. At the bend in the road, the white-blazed Appalachian Trail heads to the left following the French Broad River for 0.4 mile, then turns uphill. At 0.5 mile and 100' climb, the A.T. take a sharp switchback to the north. At 0.9 mile after a few more switchbacks and another roughly 500' total ascent the overlook is reached. Three rock outcroppings are in this area, with Lover's Leap being the middle one reached by a short, steep spur trail. Available views are of the French Broad River, valley and Hot Springs town. Be very careful walking at the edge due to loose rocks.

	To make a loop, continue uphill past the third outcropping to take a left off the Appalachian Trail onto orange-blazed Lover's Leap Trail. (~~Currently plans are to refresh blazes during 10/27/~~2018 ~~TEHCC hike~~.) Descend Lover's Leap Trail roughly 375' in 0.3 mile on the back side of the mountain. At intersection with yellow-blazed Pump Gap Trail (~~trail sign missing in September 2018~~), take a left/west to stay on the orange-blazed path 0.3 mile down to the Silver Mine Creek and the A.T. parking lot.		To make a loop, continue uphill past the third outcropping to take a left off the Appalachian Trail onto orange-blazed Lover's Leap Trail. (Blazes were refreshed sometime between Labor Day and Thanksgiving 2018.) Descend Lover's Leap Trail roughly 375' in 0.3 mile on the back side of the mountain. At intersection with yellow-blazed Pump Gap Trail (blazes need refreshed), take a left/west to stay on the orange-blazed path 0.3 mile down to the Silver Mine Creek and the A.T. parking lot.

	== Typical Conditions ==		== Typical Conditions ==

Vhasler: /* Route Description */ Updated with blaze colors and current conditions

2018-10-01T10:37:28Z

Route Description: Updated with blaze colors and current conditions

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	== Route Description==		== Route Description==
	<!-- Detailed description of the route. Are there any side trails that are worth traveling? -->		<!-- Detailed description of the route. Are there any side trails that are worth traveling? -->
	From the Silvermine parking lot, a counterclockwise loop (putting the steepness early and uphill) begins with a short road walk (passing by some shabby shacks) towards the river. At the bend in the road, the Appalachian Trail heads to the left following the French Broad River for 0.4 mile, then turns uphill. At 0.5 mile and 100' climb, the A.T. take a sharp switchback to the north. At 0.9 mile after a few more switchbacks and another roughly 500' total ascent the overlook is reached. Three rock outcroppings are in this area, with Lover's Leap being the middle one reached by a short, steep spur trail. Available views are of the French Broad River, valley and Hot Springs town. Be very careful walking at the edge due to loose rocks.		From the Silvermine parking lot, a counterclockwise loop (putting the steepness early and uphill) begins with a short road walk (passing by some shabby shacks) towards the river. At the bend in the road, the white-blazed Appalachian Trail heads to the left following the French Broad River for 0.4 mile, then turns uphill. At 0.5 mile and 100' climb, the A.T. take a sharp switchback to the north. At 0.9 mile after a few more switchbacks and another roughly 500' total ascent the overlook is reached. Three rock outcroppings are in this area, with Lover's Leap being the middle one reached by a short, steep spur trail. Available views are of the French Broad River, valley and Hot Springs town. Be very careful walking at the edge due to loose rocks.

	To make a loop, continue uphill past the third outcropping to take a left off the Appalachian Trail onto Lover's Leap Trail. (Currently ~~essentially no blazing, thus could really use a~~ refresh.) Descend Lover's Leap Trail roughly 375' in 0.3 mile on the back side of the mountain. At intersection with Pump Gap Trail take a left/west to ~~continue~~ 0.3 mile down to the Silver Mine Creek and the A.T. parking lot.		To make a loop, continue uphill past the third outcropping to take a left off the Appalachian Trail onto orange-blazed Lover's Leap Trail. (Currently plans are to refresh blazes during 10/27/2018 TEHCC hike.) Descend Lover's Leap Trail roughly 375' in 0.3 mile on the back side of the mountain. At intersection with yellow-blazed Pump Gap Trail (trail sign missing in September 2018), take a left/west to stay on the orange-blazed path 0.3 mile down to the Silver Mine Creek and the A.T. parking lot.

	== Typical Conditions ==		== Typical Conditions ==

Vhasler: /* Misc. Information */ More USFS reference

2018-10-01T10:15:30Z

Misc. Information: More USFS reference

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	Diminishing amount of fire damaage can be seen in the area from a wildfire which swept through here in April 2016.		Diminishing amount of fire damaage can be seen in the area from a wildfire which swept through here in April 2016.

	USFS Webpage [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48612] on Lover's Leap Loop TR 308.		USFS Webpage [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48612] on Lover's Leap Loop TR 308. Also included in list of Pisgah National Forest Appalachian
			District trails [https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5195936.pdf].

	== Maps ==		== Maps ==

Vhasler: /* Misc. Information */ Added link to USFS webpage

2018-10-01T10:09:48Z

Misc. Information: Added link to USFS webpage

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	== Misc. Information ==		== Misc. Information ==
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	Some small camping spots were seen along the French Broad River, but also really close to the A.T.		Some small camping spots were seen along the French Broad River, but also really close to the A.T. There are no further good camping places along this loop. There is a USFS group campground on Silver Mine Road which can be rented from the Pisgah NF/Appalachian Ranger District ([https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5334056.pdf brochure]).
	There are no further good camping places along this loop. There is a USFS group campground on Silver Mine Road which can be rented from the Pisgah NF/Appalachian Ranger District ([https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5334056.pdf brochure]).

	Diminishing amount of fire damaage can be seen in the area from a wildfire which swept through here in April 2016.		Diminishing amount of fire damaage can be seen in the area from a wildfire which swept through here in April 2016.

			USFS Webpage [https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48612] on Lover's Leap Loop TR 308.

	== Maps ==		== Maps ==

Vhasler: /* Misc. Information */ Wildfire comment

2018-10-01T10:01:53Z

Misc. Information: Wildfire comment

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	Some small camping spots were seen along the French Broad River, but also really close to the A.T.		Some small camping spots were seen along the French Broad River, but also really close to the A.T.
	There are no further good camping places along this loop. There is a USFS group campground on Silver Mine Road which can be rented from the Pisgah NF/Appalachian Ranger District ([https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5334056.pdf brochure]).		There are no further good camping places along this loop. There is a USFS group campground on Silver Mine Road which can be rented from the Pisgah NF/Appalachian Ranger District ([https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5334056.pdf brochure]).

			Diminishing amount of fire damaage can be seen in the area from a wildfire which swept through here in April 2016.

	== Maps ==		== Maps ==

Vhasler: It's Medium rating, instead of Moderate. GPSr track was not complete, so will need to try again on 10/29/2018

2018-09-04T00:30:42Z

It's Medium rating, instead of Moderate. GPSr track was not complete, so will need to try again on 10/29/2018

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	\| Marking = White/Orange Blazes		\| Marking = White/Orange Blazes
	\| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}}		\| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}}
	\| Difficulty Rating = ~~Moderate~~		\| Difficulty Rating = Medium
	\| Hike Time = 2 Hours		\| Hike Time = 2 Hours
	\| Round Trip Distance = 1.6 mi		\| Round Trip Distance = 1.6 mi
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	== Trail Overview ==		== Trail Overview ==
	<!-- Enter overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. -->		<!-- Enter overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. -->
	Join two trail segments to create a loop hike to a rock outcropping above Hot Springs, NC. A short distance with a climb good for a couple hours of exercise. While within the Easy trail rating guidelines for this wiki, this loop hike upped to ~~Moderate~~ because of the rapid rate of ascent during the first mile.		Join two trail segments to create a loop hike to a rock outcropping above Hot Springs, NC. A short distance with a climb good for a couple hours of exercise. While within the Easy trail rating guidelines for this wiki, this loop hike upped to Medium because of the rapid rate of ascent during the first mile.

	== How to get there ==		== How to get there ==
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	[[Category:North Carolina]] [[Category:Overlook]] [[Category:~~Moderate~~]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]]		[[Category:North Carolina]] [[Category:Overlook]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]]

Vhasler: New page creation - based on research and actual experience

2018-09-04T00:06:11Z

New page creation - based on research and actual experience

New page

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| Image Name = Placeholder.jpg
| Trail Number = 308
| Park =
| City = Hot Springs
| State = North Carolina
| Marking = White/Orange Blazes
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}}
| Difficulty Rating = Moderate
| Hike Time = 2 Hours
| Round Trip Distance = 1.6 mi
| Trail Type = Loop
| Elevation Gain = 520 ft
| Elevation Loss =
| Low Point = 1320 ft
| Elevation Change =
| High Point = 1840 ft
| Parking coords = 35.89020,-82.81286
| Trailhead coords = 35.89296,-82.82170
| Medical = Hot Springs
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== Trail Overview ==

Join two trail segments to create a loop hike to a rock outcropping above Hot Springs, NC. A short distance with a climb good for a couple hours of exercise. While within the Easy trail rating guidelines for this wiki, this loop hike upped to Moderate because of the rapid rate of ascent during the first mile.

== How to get there ==

From Johnson City, TN
#Take I-26 south to Exit 43.
#Turn left to pass under the interstate, then right onto US-19W.
#After 1.1 mile, take slight right onto TN-352, then shortly pass again under I-26.
#After roughly 9 miles, continue into North Carolina where roadway becomes NC-212.
#After 14 miles, turn left onto NC-208.
#After 3.5 miles, turn right onto bridge for US-25/US-70. Note: Trailhead for [[Laurel River Trail]] is at the interchange.
#Just before the bridge into Hot Springs, take a right onto Silvermine Road.
#Then a left onto Silver Mine Road and pass under the highway bridge.
#Continue to the end of the road where the public A.T. parking lot (roughly 8 spaces) is located.

You’ll pass the NOC parking lot which is private except for the general public using the river.

== Route Description==

From the Silvermine parking lot, a counterclockwise loop (putting the steepness early and uphill) begins with a short road walk (passing by some shabby shacks) towards the river. At the bend in the road, the Appalachian Trail heads to the left following the French Broad River for 0.4 mile, then turns uphill. At 0.5 mile and 100' climb, the A.T. take a sharp switchback to the north. At 0.9 mile after a few more switchbacks and another roughly 500' total ascent the overlook is reached. Three rock outcroppings are in this area, with Lover's Leap being the middle one reached by a short, steep spur trail. Available views are of the French Broad River, valley and Hot Springs town. Be very careful walking at the edge due to loose rocks.

To make a loop, continue uphill past the third outcropping to take a left off the Appalachian Trail onto Lover's Leap Trail. (Currently essentially no blazing, thus could really use a refresh.) Descend Lover's Leap Trail roughly 375' in 0.3 mile on the back side of the mountain. At intersection with Pump Gap Trail take a left/west to continue 0.3 mile down to the Silver Mine Creek and the A.T. parking lot.

== Typical Conditions ==

Appalachian Trail is well maintained by volunteers, but is a rocky path is places with steep drop-offs. Sturdy footwear and trekking poles are recommended. The Lover's Leap Trail is maintained by USFS staff. When this wiki page was written, a couple of hours had been spent on the latter trail heavily trimming the uphill rhododendron to allow hikers back into the middle of the path.

==Fees, Permits, etc. ==

No parking fee at the A.T. lot. Make sure to lock vehicles and hide any valuables from sight.

== After the Hike ==

Have lunch or dinner (depending on timing of your loop hike) in Hot Springs. Suggested are [http://thespringcreektavern.com/ Spring Creek Tavern] or [http://www.theironhorsestation.com/ Iron Horse Station].

== Misc. Information ==

Some small camping spots were seen along the French Broad River, but also really close to the A.T.
There are no further good camping places along this loop. There is a USFS group campground on Silver Mine Road which can be rented from the Pisgah NF/Appalachian Ranger District ([https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5334056.pdf brochure]).

== Maps ==

<display_map type="terrain" height="600" width="90%" gkml="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Lovers_Leap_Loop.kml">

35.89296,-82.82170~A.T. Trailhead~ ~MarkerG.png
35.89079,-82.81899~Lovers Leap overlook~ ~MarkerE.png
35.89020,-82.81286~Silvermine Parking Lot~ ~MarkerA.png~
</display_map>

== Photos ==
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[[Category:North Carolina]] [[Category:Overlook]] [[Category:Moderate]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]]