Hickey Fork TR 292
Area Status: Temporarily Closed
This trail provides views of waterfalls and cascades in higher elevations. The trail crosses Hickey Fork Creek on a wooden bridge and ascends the ridge adjacent to Hickey Fork Creek. Crossing the ridge into Hickey Fork Creek west prong drainage, the trail ends at Pounding Mill Trail.
Total Length: 2.3 miles
Total Elevation Change: 1,120 feet
Degree of Difficulty: Difficult
Beginning Point: Forest Service Road # 465
Ending Point: Pounding Mill Trail
Average Hiking Time: 2 hours (one way)
Amount of Use: Moderate
Blaze Color: Yellow Rectangle
Area Trail Map: None
USGS Quad Maps: White Rock and Greystone
Activities
Day Hiking
Viewing Scenery
Alerts & Warnings
- Fire restrictions on North Carolina’s four National Forests begin March 21
- Hurricane Helene: Pisgah National Forest Closures
- Uwharrie Ranger District- Kings Mountain Point Fishing Pier Closure
- Pisgah Ranger District- Catheys Creek Road Closure
- Dogs Must be Leashed in Bent Creek
- Roan Mountain Recreation Area CLOSED For 2024 Season
- Avery Creek Rd closed due to storm damages