Near Winterstar Trail to Horse Rock Bald
View of the entire Black Mountain Range
Near Winterstar Trail to Horse Rock Bald
The Black Mountain Crest Trail offers fantastic views of Mt. Craig in the distance.
Near Winterstar Trail to Horse Rock Bald
The final climb known to the locals as Grace's Ladder.
Near Winterstar Trail to Horse Rock Bald
Cattail Creek Waterfalls is a pleasant treat along the trail.
Near Winterstar Trail to Horse Rock Bald
This is one of the wildflowers you'll see in the springtime.

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Winterstar Trail to Horse Rock Bald

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This is an old logging road bed / doubletrack trail on the west side of the Black Mountains NC.
6.9
mi
Distance
2,332
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Fall ColorsRiver/CreekSpringViewsWaterfallWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
This trail is restricted to hiking, walking, or trail running. Open all year round. Closed to bikes.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
6.86mi
Distance
2,332ft
Elevation Gain
63ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
6,099ft
High Point
3,830ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail / old road bed has numerous switchbacks as it climbs 2300 feet in six miles. There are several easy stream crossings and views of three waterfalls. Views of the North Carolina Smoky Mountains to the east are plentiful.

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