Paradise Creek Trail #186

The Paradise Creek Trail is located near the Rapid River Corridor. The 4 mile trail connects the Rankin Mill Trail #191 with the Rapid River Trail #177 at Paradise Cabin. The Trail Creek/Paradise Creek Trail #185 continues east on the far side of the river. The trail is open to the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding

Directions: Travel north from Council on the Council-Cuprum Road (Forest Road 002), 13.5 miles past the Hornet Guard Station. Continue past the guard station for 15 miles to the town of Bear. Turn onto Forest Road 105 and continue 4 miles to the Bear Guard Station. Turn right onto Black Lake Road (Forest Road 112) 2 miles beyond the guard station. Continue 5 miles past Smith Mountain Lookout. 4WD is recommended from this point. Black Lake is 6 miles down the road, but the turn to the trailhead will be on the right at 5 miles. Travel north 3.5 miles on the Rankin Mill Trail #191 to the trailhead.