Recreation area

Roundtop Ridge TR 295

National Forests in North Carolina · North Carolina — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

This trail offers a walk through oak-hickory hardwood forests. The trail provides access from Hot Springs to the Rich Mountain Fire Tower. There is loop opportunity with the Appalachian Trail. Total Length: 3.1 miles Total Elevation Change: 1,400 feet Degree of Difficulty: Difficult Beginning Point: Appalachian Trail Ending Point: Reservoir Road, Hot Springs Average Hiking Time: 3 hours (one way) Amount of Use: Light Blaze Color: Yellow Rectangle Area Trail Map: Harmon Den/Hot Springs Trail Map USGS Quad Map: Hot Springs

Activities

  • HIKING

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