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Madison County North Carolina Hiking Trails

Fork Ridge Trail

Length: 2.0 miles
Rating: Strenuous

This trail follows a ridge offering good views of the Big Creek drainage.

Fork Ridge Trail begins at the trailhead parking area near the end of Forest Road 111. From here the trail steadily climbs through upland hardwood forests and Rhododendron thickets. After the initial ascent, the trail mostly follows ridge tops that sometimes open up with distant views of the Big Creek drainage. The best views are seen early spring, late fall, and winter.

Directions:

From Hot Springs, go east on US 25/70 across the French Broad River bridge. Follow US 25/70 to State Road 208. Turn left and follow SR 208 for 3.5 miles to SR 212. Turn right onto SR 212 and go 11 miles to SR 1312. Turn left onto SR 1312. Travel 1.3 miles then take the left fork to Forest Road 111. Follow this road for one mile. The trail leaves from the parking area on the left side of the road.

 
 
 
 
 
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