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Hike to Party Rock
Lake Lure, North Carolina
4.5
2.4 mi
/ 1549 ft gain
This hike is a strenuous 2.4 miles that takes about 1.5 hours to complete. The trail is not maintained--it is an old logging road--so there are lots of loose rocks and you frequently have to hop over the washout/creek. However, the difficulty on the way up is extremely rewarding at the top!The trailhead is the natural continuation of Carson Way – up the hill located to the left of the entry gat...
Party Rock Trail
Lake Lure, North Carolina
2.31 mi
/ 994 ft gain
Party Rock Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lake Lure, North Carolina.
Rumbling Bald Loop Trail
Lake Lure, North Carolina
1.38 mi
/ 387 ft gain
Rumbling Bald Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lake Lure, North Carolina.
Boulder at Rumbling Bald
Lake Lure, North Carolina
4.5
1.5 mi
Located off of Boys Camp Rd. in Lake Lure, North Carolina, Rumbling Bald is a huge boulder yard that has been in use since the 1970's and has begun to flourish. Conveniently at the trail head is a gravel parking lot with three Port A Johns to use. Make sure you get to the parking lot early though because it is usually filled up by 10ish on the weekends. At the trail head is also a little sta...
Great Woodland Adventure Trail
Lake Lure, North Carolina
0.41 mi
/ 108 ft gain
Great Woodland Adventure Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lake Lure, North Carolina.
Four Seasons Trail to Hickory Nut Falls
Lake Lure, North Carolina
2.24 mi
/ 984 ft gain
Four Seasons Trail to Hickory Nut Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Lake Lure, North Carolina.
Four Seasons Trail
Lake Lure, North Carolina
1.3 mi
/ 512 ft gain
Four Seasons Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lake Lure, North Carolina.
Four Seasons Trail to Chimney Rock
Lake Lure, North Carolina
2.02 mi
/ 958 ft gain
Four Seasons Trail to Chimney Rock is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Lake Lure, North Carolina.
Hickory Nut Falls Trail
Lake Lure, North Carolina
1.56 mi
/ 794 ft gain
Hickory Nut Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Lake Lure, North Carolina.
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Old Fort, North Carolina
Curtis Creek Campground (Nc)
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Burnsville, North Carolina
Briar Bottom Group Campground
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Burnsville, North Carolina
Black Mountain Campground
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Lake Powhatan
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Mills River, North Carolina
North Mills River
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North Mills River Campground is a rustic mountain getaway in Pisgah National Forest in western North Carolina. Located just outs...
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