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== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
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The trail starts | The trail starts by heading down through the woods with the Big Laurel Creek on your right. It passes an abandoned rail car on the left. (Private property - keep away!) The path bears to the right passing a private home. After one mile, it becomes a thin path upon entry into the Pisgah National Forest. Ends at the French Broad River. Go as far as you like, then turn around. | ||
== Typical Conditions == | == Typical Conditions == | ||
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Being a Rails-to-Trail, the gravel with some rocky patches. Brush along the trail might grow into the path. | Being a Rails-to-Trail, the gravel with some rocky patches. Brush along the trail might grow into the path. | ||
Note that bears have been seen in the area, thus be aware and take appropriate actions if one is spotted. | |||
==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ||
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== After the Hike == | == After the Hike == | ||
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Head into Hot Springs for a meal. | Head into Hot Springs (ten minutes away) for a meal. | ||
== Misc. Information == | == Misc. Information == | ||
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Pisgah NF Trail #310 | |||
Video about the trail can been viewed here: https://www.hdcarolina.com/episode/laurel-river-trail | Video about the trail can been viewed here: https://www.hdcarolina.com/episode/laurel-river-trail | ||
== Maps == | == Maps == | ||
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35.9136,-82.75695~Parking~ ~MarkerA.png | 35.9136,-82.75695~Parking~ ~MarkerA.png | ||
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Trail Overview
Rails-to-trail conversion - walk along Big Laurel Creek on an old railroad bed previously used to carry logs to the sawmill in the former town of Runion on the French Broad River.
How to get there
From Greeneville, TN:
- Head south out of town on TN-107/TN-70.
- Cross state line where highway becomes NC-208.
- After just under six miles, turn right to stay on NC-208. Straight becomes NC-212.
- After 3.5 miles, NC-208 intersects US-25/70.
- Continue south for another 0.1 mile.
- Parking along highway.
Route Description
The trail starts by heading down through the woods with the Big Laurel Creek on your right. It passes an abandoned rail car on the left. (Private property - keep away!) The path bears to the right passing a private home. After one mile, it becomes a thin path upon entry into the Pisgah National Forest. Ends at the French Broad River. Go as far as you like, then turn around.
Typical Conditions
Being a Rails-to-Trail, the gravel with some rocky patches. Brush along the trail might grow into the path.
Note that bears have been seen in the area, thus be aware and take appropriate actions if one is spotted.
Fees, Permits, etc.
After the Hike
Head into Hot Springs (ten minutes away) for a meal.
Misc. Information
Pisgah NF Trail #310
Video about the trail can been viewed here: https://www.hdcarolina.com/episode/laurel-river-trail
Maps
Photos
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