About the Hike

Hike Description

Contacting hike leader for a reservation is optional but appreciated. Form carpools and meet leader at second meeting place. This shorter variation of hike 422 will start at Mill Ridge trailhead and follow the A.T. past a small, old mill pond. Take the first junction with Pump Gap and head south(ish)/left on Pump Gap Trail. Take the spur from Pump Gap down to Big Laurel Creek. This first portion is nearly all downhill. Next we will ford Big Laurel Creek! It may be knee deep. Bring your flip flops! It's a chance to cool down! After a break there to enjoy the creek and possibly the French Broad River, we will work our way over to Laurel Creek Trail and up a slight uphill to Hurricane along Big Laurel Creek. Car shuttle. Topos: Hot Springs

Hike Number
422
Hike Leader
Philip Walton
Hike Co-Leader
N/A
Canceled
No
Group
Half-Day Sunday
First Meeting Place
Publix at 165 Weaver Blvd. Weaverville lower end of parking lot off Exit 19 of I-26 at 10:00 AM
Second Meeting Place
Mill Ridge trailhead (over bridge at Tanyard Gap go 1/2 mile on gravel road) at 10:45 AM
Rating
C-C ?
Total Elevation Gain (Feet)
300
Challenges
N/A
Drive Distance
70