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Groundhog Creek Trail can be traveled from either its intersection with
Rube Rock Trail or the Appalachian Trail. If hiking a loop, it is best to
start at the Rube Rock Trail.
Groundhog Creek Shelter is 0.2 miles from the intersection of the
Groundhog Creek Trail and the Appalachian Trail.
The Groundhog Creek Trail terminates at I-40, however, parking at this
end is illegal. The trail should be accessed vai the Appalachian or Rube
Rock Trail.
A 9.5 mile loop can be hiked by combining the Groundhog Creek,
Appalachian Trail or Rube Rock Trail.
Directions:
From Hot Springs, go south on State Road 209 for 7.5 miles to SR 1175.
Turn right onto SR 1175 and go 4 miles to SR 1181. Turn right onto SR 1181
and follow it to the intersection of SR 1182. Turn left and take the next
right which is Forest Road 148 (Cold Springs Road). Follow FR 148 to the
Harmon Den Parking Area.
Just past the parking area, turn right onto FR 148A. Follow FR 148A to
the top of the ridge where the ridge where the Appalachian Trail crosses
the road. Access the trail by going south on the Appalachian Trail 2.9
miles.
Forest Road 148 can also be accessed from the Interstate 40 via the
Harmon Den Exit.
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