South
Mills River Trail
Length: 12.0 miles
Rating: Strenuous
Though South
Mills River Trail is on a relatively easy grade, there are nine
bridgeless river crossings, thus the "most difficult" rating.
There are numerous intersections with other trails for loop opportunities.
From the end of FS Road 476, hike 4 miles to Wolf Ford, where there is a
nice campsite. There is a suspension bridge for hikers, but from here to
Cantrell Creek there are no bridges. You will notice signs of the old
railroad for the length of the trail. Look for old trestles at stream and
river crossings. Due to the trail location at the bottom of a steep
valley, it remains cold in the winter, but is very refreshing in the
summer. Between Cantrell Creek and the
Turkey Pen Gap Trailhead there are
suspension bridges for hikers to cross.
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