Elk Pen Trail

Pets must be restrained or on a leash at all times while in developed recreation areas.

Pisgah National Forest

Length: 1.5  miles
Rating: Moderate

Cross Corner Rock Creek and follow this creek heading northeast. Eventually you will follow Little Andy Creek and cross it. This trail ascends and travels through some of the oldest, most beautiful stands of giant oak and poplar trees in this region. The trail has some switchbacks before it emerges on FR 74 directly opposite of Upper Corner Rock Trail. This trail may be used as a section of many possible loop trails in this area. It is not blazed. This trail was created for the movie Last of the Mohicans.

Directions:

From Burnsville go east on US 19E for .5 mile and turn right at the gas station onto NC 197. Stay on this road through Pensacola and Cane River Gap to Barnardsville (stay on NC 197 for about 25 miles). The road is paved, changes to gravel, and is paved again. Turn left at the intersection of NC 197 and NC 2173 (Dillingham Rd) and follow this road which become gravel. It will become forest service road 74. Follow this gravel road for .6 mile to the pull off on your right. The trailhead is about 15 feet ahead to the right.