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Macon County North Carolina Hiking Trails

Chinquapin Mountain Trail

Length: 3.5  miles
Rating:
Moderate/Strenuous

The trail continues along a tributary, crossing it several times on rocks and logs. This can be wet and slippery. On the ridge line at the top (approximate elevation 4100 feet) there are three overlooks with views of Blue Valley.

For the Chinquapin Mountain trail, take the trail on the right from the Glen Falls parking area and cross the East Fork on a large log bridge. The second trail head for Chinquapin Mountain starts on NC 106 and makes a one-quarter mile descent to its Junction with the trail from Glen Falls. After the junction of the two trails, the Chinquapin trail ascends to the top on a set of ten switchbacks.

The first two are near the trail, while the third is reached on a steep, quarter mile trail. Continue on the trail as it begins its descent. Before a "T" intersection there are two additional overlooks which have short trails. At the intersection, turn right on a fairly level trail section to the sixth switchback up Chinquapin. This intersection completes the loop. Backtrack the remainder of the way.

Directions:

For the trail head of Chinquapin, stay on NC 106 for 3 miles from US 64 and drive to a pullover on the left side. There is a large rock in the middle.

 
 
 
 
 
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