River Ridge Loop TR 281
This trail offers scenic views of the French Broad River year round. Picnicking, fishing and vault toilets are available at Murray Branch Picnic Area.
Total Length: 1.3 miles
Total Elevation Change: 200 feet
Degree of Difficulty: Moderate
Beginning Point: Murray Branch Recreation Area
Ending Point: Murray Branch Recreation Area
Average Hiking Time: 1 hour (one way)
Amount of Use: Moderate
Blaze Color: Yellow Rectangle
Area Trail Map: Harmon Den/Hot Springs Trail Map
USGS Quad Map: Hot Springs
Activities
Day Hiking
Viewing Scenery
Alerts & Warnings
- Moss Knob and Dirty John Shooting Ranges temporary closure
- 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