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Graham County North Carolina Hiking Trails

Lookout Rock Trail

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

Nantahala National Forest

Length: 3.0  miles
Rating: Moderate/Strenuous

The Lookout Rock Trail is recommended for novices or experienced hikers who are in good condition. It would be a challenge for smaller children. With a group at a casual pace, allow 3 hours for the round trip. For the more aggressive hiker, 1½-2 hours should be sufficient time. Bring water and protective clothing if your trip is going to be more than a few hours.

At the trail head an information sign is posted. The trail is well used, particularly in the summer months. As you ascend to the mountain top you will cross several streams several times each. These are easy crossings if there has not been too much recent rain. About ½ mile into your climb you will come upon a log bench. Make sure you turn right at this bench and follow the stream bed up about 10 yards and look to your left and you will see the trail again. For the next mile the trail is steep. Views along the trail will vary with the seasons. Usually you can catch glimpses of the Smoky Mountains and Fontana Lake.

When you reach the ridge top you will see a sign giving directions for the Appalachian Trail and Lookout Rock. Turn to your right and proceed about 100 yards. You'll know when your there, there is a very large rock that looks out over the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Fontana Lake to the north.

Directions:

Lookout Rock Trail is located about 22 miles from Robbinsville in the northwest part of Graham County, at Fontana Village. From Robbinsville, travel 9.2 miles east on State Highway 143 until you reach the junction with Highway 28. Turn left at the stop sign and proceed north on Highway 28 for approximately 10.8 miles to another stop sign. Turn left and continue on Highway 28 North for another 2 miles looking for State Road 1246. Turn left on SR1246 and you will be inside Fontana Village. Follow SR1246 making a right turn just past the General Store. Follow the signs for the horse stables, but do not enter the stable road. At the stable entrance SR1246 bears to the left and then a short distance turns to the right. You will see signs for the trail just ahead on your left. Parking is limited to the side of the road. 

 
 
 
 
 
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