Higgins Bald Ground Trail, Yancey County North Carolina Hiking Trails

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Higgins Bald Ground Trail

Length: 1.3 miles
Rating: Moderate

This trail winds through beautiful Red Spruce along the same path as the Mountains to the Sea Trail follows.

The trail breaks off to the left of the Mt. Mitchell Trail after about 1.5 miles. It gently climbs to Higgins Bald where foundations from an old cabin site can be seen. Several campgrounds are in this area with established fire rings.

A stream is nearby to obtain water. The trail winds through beautiful red spruce. the trail rejoins the blue-blazed Mt. Mitchell trail after 1.3 miles. The junction is well marked and is near Setrock Creek.

Directions:

This trail is located directly off the Mt. Mitchell Trail. It is the path that the famous Mountains to the Sea trail follows and is blazed with white circles.

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