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Buncombe County North Carolina Hiking Trails

Explorer Loop Trail

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

Pisgah National Forest

Length: 3.0  miles
Rating: Moderate

Explorer Loop Trail is fairly easy, though it has one steep climb. You will cross a small stream, then begin a short, but steep, climb. The trail crosses Beaten Branch then drops to Bent Creek.

Begin behind the gate to 479H and follow this grass road for about 0.5 mile before turning left into the woods. Be sure to follow the blazes, because there are unmaintained trails that intersect this road. After 0.25 mile the trail turns sharply to the left then follows an easy grade through a nice hardwood forest.

The trail again makes a sharp left turn as you parallel Bent Creek, and at times the trail is high above the creek. The remainder of the trail is fairly flat and wide and you will return to the gate where you began. Note: This trail is open seasonally to mountain bikes from October 15 to April 15. Blaze: Yellow

Directions:

Access is from FS Road 479H. To reach 479H, follow the signs from NC 191 to Lake Powhatan Recreation Area. Just before the campground, FS Road 479 is on the right. Follow 479 to the second gated road on the left, which is 479H.

 


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