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Macon County North Carolina Bike Trails
Big Creek Loop Trail
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Nantahala National Forest
Length: 9.4 miles
Rating: Moderate/Strenuous
In addition to the tremendous views of the exposed rock faces on this
route, there are views of the falls and cascades on Big Creek.
The loop may be ridden in either direction. The view of the rock faces on
the Fodderstacks, Rich and Blackrock Mountains are more dramatic if the
return is made on FS 401. Grades on Walking Stick Road and FS 4567 are
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bikes. Cars and trucks use all segments of the loop, but traffic is
generally light on the gravel sections. There are two short paved sections
where traffic is heavier. Start east on Horse cove/Bull Pen Road (paved),
and turn right onto the gravel Walking Stick Road (SR 1608). After crossing
a bridge over Big Creek, watch for FS 4567, which is on right. This road
winds and twists up to FS 401. Turn right. The short piece of pavement ends
at the landfill. Continue on the gravel to the starting point. |
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Directions:
From Highlands drive 3.1 miles on Horse Cove Road to FS 401 (Rich Gap
Road). Park in pull off on FS 401 near the Old Poplar tree. Head & End:
Junction of FS 401 (Rich Gap Road) and Bull Pen Road in Horse Cove.
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