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Madison County North Carolina Hiking Trails
Van
Cliff Loop Trail
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Length: 2.6 miles
Rating: Strenuous
Van Cliff Loop
Trail leaves Rocky Bluff Campground near campsite #8. The trail leaves the
campground on an old roadbed. At the first fork, the trail becomes a loop.
The easiest route is to follow the left fork which crosses the creek and
climbs to cross NC 209. After crossing the highway, the trail follows
another old road to the top of the ridge.
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once farmland. The forest returned after the land became part of the
National Forest System in the 1930's. The trail follows the ridge and
descends through a large hemlock stand, then crosses a small stream and
descends steeply along an old road. The trail again crosses NC 209 and
descends steeply down a boulder strewn area. It then follows the stream
back to the fork and the campground.
Directions:
From Hot Springs go south on NC 209 for 3.3 miles to Rocky Bluff
Campground. Park in spaces provided for the picnic area.
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