Colbert Ridge TR 178
On clear days the trail has great views of Table Rock, Grandfather and Roan mountains. The trail ascends gently for the first half mile and then climbs steeply toward the terminus at Deep Gap with switchbacks near the top. The trail ends at a flat grassy area and intersects with the Black Mountain Crest Trail which may be used for primitive camping.
Total Length: 3.9 miles
Total Elevation Change: 2,925 feet
Degree of Difficulty: Difficult
Beginning Point: NC 1158 Colbert Creek Road
Ending Point: Black Mountain Crest Trail at Deep Gap
Average Hiking Time: 4 miles (one way)
Amount of Use: Heavy
Blaze Color: Yellow
Area Trail Map: South Toe River, Mount Mitchell & Big Ivy Trail Map
USGS Quad Maps: Celo and Mt. Mitchell
General Information
Directions:From Burnsville, go east on US 19E for about 4.3 miles. Turn right onto NC 80. After 0.6 mile, turn right again to stay on NC 80. Follow NC 80 for 8.2 miles into Hamrick. At the gas station on the left, take a right onto Colbert Creek Road (SR 1158). If you enter Carolina Hemlick Recreation Area, you have gone too far on NC 80. Follow Colbert Creek Road for about 0.4 mile. The trailhead with a gravel pull out is on the right. The trail is marked with a brown carsonite post. Steps at the trailhead are visible from the road.
Activities
Day Hiking
Viewing Scenery
Alerts & Warnings
- Point Lookout Trail will temporarily close for repairs beginning August 8, 2022
- Linville Gorge Camping Permits Required for Summer Weekends
- Be Bear Aware
- Catawba Falls Trail (TR 225) Closed
- Camping and other restrictions now in effect at Max Patch
- Nantahala RD: Multiple areas under construction
- Appalachian RD: NCDOT construction near Harmon Den may affect Forest access
- Grandfather RD: Old House Gap Rd (FS192) temporarily closed
- Recreate responsibly
- Joyce Kilmer Trail Lower Loop Closed due to rain damage
- Target Shooting prohibited on Croatan National Forest