Spring Creek Nature TR 312


This trail offers a pleasant hike through a hardwood-pine forest and along a cascading mountain stream known for its trout fishing. Once part of the Brook's farm an old house foundation, rock fences and a cemetary remain. Picnicking, restrooms, water and camping are available at Rocky Bluff Campground from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Total Length: 1.2 miles

Total Elevation Change: 240 feet

Degree of Difficulty: Moderate

Beginning Point: Rocky Bluff Campground

Ending Point: Rocky Bluff Campground

Average Hiking Time: 1 hour (round trip)

Amount of Use: Moderate

Blaze Color: Yellow Rectangle

Area Trail Map: Harmon Den/Hot Springs Trail Map

USGS Quad Map: Spring Creek

General Information

Directions:

From Burnsville, travel west on NC 19E and merge onto I-26E. Take exit 11 to Mars Hill/Marshall. Turn left onto NC 213/Carl Eller Road, which leads into Marshall. Take US 25 Bypass/US 70 ramp, merging onto US 25/US 70 heading toward Hot Springs. Eventually, turn left to continue on US 25/US 70. Once in Hot Springs, travel south on SR 209 for 3.3 miles to Rocky Bluff Campground on the left. Hikers should park in spaces at the picnic area.


Activities

Day Hiking

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