Near South River Loop
Stairs lead down to a pleasant river view along the South River Loop.
Near South River Loop
Rocky Bottom Creek trickles into the wide North Fork Little River.
Near South River Loop
A small creek runs through young forest along the Ridge Trail.

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Hike Trail

South River Loop

4.0 (2 Ratings)
Follow a braided creek down to the North Fork of the Little River.
1.5
mi
Distance
142
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/Creek
Access Issues
November - February 8 am - 5 pm March and October 8 am - 6 pm April and September 8 am - 7 pm May - August 8 am - 8 pm Closed: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.46mi
Distance
142ft
Elevation Gain
104ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
543ft
High Point
463ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
There are a few potential access points for this trail. My preferred is to take the Ridge Trail and watch for signs marking the South River Loop Connector going off to the right. Follow the trail downhill until it flattens out along a braided stream that will lead you down to the river. The river is rocky and winding as it cuts through some hilly terrain. Turn back uphill on some steps and the trail eventually takes the line of an old access road. Soon, you'll come to the gravel Hiking Path Spur where you'll want to turn right and then right again on the Hiking Path. To complete the loop, make another right on the South River Loop.

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Contributors
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