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Madison County North Carolina Hiking Trails
Lover's
Leap Loop Trail
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Length: 1.6 miles
Rating: Strenuous
The
Lover's Leap Loop combines the Lover's Leap Trail and the Appalachian
Trail to from a short hike along the French Broad River and a steep rocky
ridge.
The Lover's Leap
Loop starts at Silvermine trailhead parking area. The easiest route is to
walk down the access road leading to the parking area at the Nantahala
Outdoor Center, cross Silvermine Creek at the bridge and follow the
Appalachian Trail (white blazes) along the French Broad River. After
approximately a half mile, the trail climbs steeply through several
switchbacks to Lover's Leap Ridge - a rock outcrop with numerous
overlooks.
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| From here the Appalachian Trail continues north or Mill Ridge.
To complete Lover's Leap Loop, take the Lover's Leap Trail to the left
(orange blazes) and descend through the forest back to Silvermine
trailhead parking area.
Directions:
From
Hot Springs, go east on U.S. 25/70 across the French Broad River Bridge.
Immediately after crossing the bridge, turn left Turn left at the first
intersection on River Road and follow the signs to the Silvermine
Trailhead.
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