Meanderthals Big East Fork Trail, Shining Rock Wilderness
The trail terminates at a large backcountry campsite where the Bridges Camp Gap (#607) and Greasy Cove (#362) Trails also arrive. Here the East Fork and Greasy Cove Prong converge at yet another particularly scenic series of cascades. GPS Coordinates: 35.364923, -82.817569 (Big East Fork Trailhead)
Meanderthals Big East Fork Trail, Shining Rock Wilderness
14 miles Route Type Loop Description Added by Alicia Yancey Incredible Loop Displaying the Greatest Gems of Pisgah National Forest. We began this trip by camping overnight in Graveyard Fields. Those camp sites are .5 miles from the car, so we kept our food there over night.
Big East Fork Trail on HikeWNC
Take Big East Fork Trail 3.4 miles until it intersects with Greasy Cove Trail. This trail intersection is anything but obvious. At the 3.4 mile mark, you will encounter a campsite on your right. Walk through the campsite and cross the river.
Big East Fork Trail on HikeWNC
Starting Point: Big East Fork Trailhead on Hwy 276. Trail Traffic: We encountered one group of eight hikers. How to Get There: From Brevard, NC take Hwy 276 into Pisgah National Forest, and all the way to the top at Wagon Road Gap where it meets the Blue Ridge Parkway, about 14 miles.
Big East Fork Trail on HikeWNC
Trail Guide - Big East Fork Trail, Pisgah National Forest: Distance - 6.8 miles round-trip, Difficulty - Moderate WRITER: Jack Igelman This perfect late-fall and early winter hike is along the Big East Fork of the Pigeon River in the heart of Pisgah National Forest, not far from Canton. The route roams upstream along the banks of the rushing water.
East Fork Trailhead Photos, Diagrams & Topos SummitPost
Ivestor Gap Trail (#102) is an abandoned roadbed behind a gate on the east side of the parking lot. (The roadbed is open to motor vehicles from mid-August until January 2; however, it is highly recommended that only high-clearance, 4-wheel-drive vehicles attempt to negotiate it, as the trail surface is rocky and rough for the first two miles.)
Big East Fork Pigeon River Nc 058 by Scott Ramsey
Description Waypoints (14) In 2021, Tropical Storm Fred caused a major flooded event that damaged many trails as well as local towns. Sections of the Big East Fork Trail have errored or have been completely washed away. Extreme caution should be taken when visiting these areas. River crossing are possible if there has been a recent rain.
Photo Gallery Big East Fork of the Pigeon River Hiking
How to Get Here: Big East Fork Trailhead on Hwy 276. This hike does not depart from the big parking lot at Big East Fork but rather an auxillary parking area on 276, heading towards Brevard. It's on the same side of the road as the main parking lot and should be easy to fine. It is obvious where the trail starts from this parking area.
Passenger on the Pigeon — Paul Klenck Photography
Big East Fork Trail #357 3.4 mi - Difficult - This trail follows the East Fork of the Pigeon River upstream, to the point where the Greasy Cove Prong flows into it. There are several places to view the stream and perhaps take a dip on a hot day.
Meanderthals Big East Fork Trail, Shining Rock Wilderness
Description In 2021, Tropical Storm Fred caused a major flooded event that damaged many trails as well as local towns. Sections of the Big East Fork Trail have errored or completely washed away. Extreme caution should be taken when visiting these areas. River crossing are possible if there has been a recent rain. Reviews (105) Photos (7,665)
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Meanderthals Big East Fork Trail, Shining Rock Wilderness
The Old Butt Knob Trail and Shining Creek Trail loop is a classic introduction to the Shining Rock Wilderness Area of North Carolina. Beginning at the Big East Fork Trailhead on U.S. 276, both trails climb from 3,384 feet to meet the Art Loeb Trail above 5,800 feet at Shining Rock Gap.
Big East Fork Reserve Trail Suburban Turmoil
The entire 31A Trail also takes you to Arrington Vineyards, considered by those in Middle Tennessee to be one of the most beautiful picnic spots in the region, as well as the Mill Creek Brewing Company and the Morning Glory Orchard. Big East Fork Road. Here's another local secret — one I only recently discovered through word-of-mouth!
Meanderthals Big East Fork Trail, Shining Rock Wilderness
In 2021, Tropical Storm Fred caused a major flooded event that damaged many trails as well as local towns. Sections of the Big East Fork Trail have errored or have been completely washed away. Extreme caution should be taken when visiting these areas. River crossing are possible if there has been a recent rain.
Meanderthals Big East Fork Trail, Shining Rock Wilderness
It's an incredibly enjoyable length of trail. Just beyond the 2.5-mile mark the trail reaches a spot which might be the most confusing of the hike. Here, where a truly giant hemlock has fallen down across the trail, the path seems to end. Open rock can be seen ahead.
Hike to Vincent Gap Mine Gulch Prairie Fork Cabin Flat The
The Big East Fork Agrihood Association (eligible to folks living within or adjacent to the Big East Fork Valley) agree to support the Agricultural Commons (land, agricultural structures, hiking trails, and other assets are owned or leased by the Agricultural Commons).