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 Pets
must be restrained or on a leash at all times while in developed
recreation areas.
Pisgah
National Forest
Length: 1.0 miles
Rating: Easy
Service provided in this trail area includes camping, restrooms,
showers, water, picnicking, fishing, and swimming.
The trail, which is blazed in white, follows the famous South Toe River
downstream and eventually crosses NC 80. The trail follows a nice steady
grade, and goes through cove hardwoods. After crossing Nc 80, the trail
has some switchbacks and several benches for resting.
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The trail terminates
near a restroom in the Carolina Hemlock Rec. Area. The area is closed from
Nov. 1 to April 15.
Directions:
From Burnsville, go east on U.S. 19 east for about 4.3 miles to an
access road to NC 80. Turn right, go for about 0.6 mile and turn right
again on NC 80. Follow this road for 8.6 miles to the Carolina Hemlocks
Rec. Area entrance, which is on both sides of NC 80. Turn right and follow
the one way road around to the right. The trail begins on the right with a
white blaze on a tree just beyond the picnic tables.
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