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Henderson County North Carolina Hiking Trails
Big Creek Trail
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Pets
must be restrained or on a leash at all times while in developed
recreation areas.
Pisgah National Forest
Length: 4.9 miles
Rating: Strenuous
The Big Creek Trail is not only pretty, but it offers many reminders of
the rich history of the area. Over half of the trail is on an old railroad
grade that follows Big Creek.
Railroad ties and remains of railroad camps can be seen along the course
of the trail. Some of the creek crossings don't have bridges, so be
prepared to get your feet wet.
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After leaving Big Creek, the trail climbs up to the Blue Ridge Parkway, a
strenuous climb of 2,000 feet in elevation over the course of two miles.
Near the end of the trail you will cross onto the Blue Ridge
Parkway lands where bikes may not be ridden. The trail ends at a
service road and a rock dump, which you will have to pick your way
through before reaching the Parkway.
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Directions:
From North Mills River Campground, take FS Road 5000 north
approximately 1.5 miles. Turn left across a low, concrete bridge and park
at the end of the road. Follow the Hendersonville Reservoir Road to
Spencer Branch Trail. Big Creek Trail intersects after 100 yards. The
upper end of the trail comes out at the Little Pisgah Ridge Tunnel on the
Blue Ridge Parkway, however, there is no parking here.
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