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Haywood County North Carolina Hiking Trails
Groundhog Creek Trail
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| Rated moderate/strenuous, the 2.4 mile
Groundhog Creek Trail is available for both hikers and
horseback riders. Although Groundhog Creek Trail terminates at I-40,
parking is illegal, the trail should therefore be accessed via the
Appalachian Trail or Rube Rock Trail.
Traveling along Groundhog Creek, Groundhog Creek Trail may be traveled
from either it's intersection with Rube Rock Trail or the AT. A 9.5 mile
loop may be formed by combining Groundhog Creek Trail, Appalachian Trail
or Rube Rock Trail. If hiking a loop, it is best to start at the Rube
Rock Trail.
Groundhog Creek Shelter is located .2 miles from the intersection
of Groundhog Creek Trail and the AT. Water is available along the
trail and at the shelter. |
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To reach Groundhog Creek Trail from
Hot Springs North Carolina, travel south along NC 209 for 7.5 miles
to NC 1175 and turn right. Continue along NC 1175 for 4 miles to NC 1181
and turn right. Travel along NC 1181 to the intersection of NC 1182 and
turn left. Follow NC 1182 to the next right and turn onto Cold Springs
Road (Forest Service Road 148). Continue along FR 148 to the Harmon Den
Parking Area. Just past the parking area turn right onto FR 148A and
continue to the top of the ridge where the AT crosses the road. Access
the trail by traveling along the Appalachian Trail for 2.9 miles.
Forest Road 148 may also be accessed from I-40 via the Harmon Den
Exit.
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