McLeans Creek - FS 544

McLeans Creek (FS 544) serves as the middle of three access routes to Uwharrie National Forest. While the majority of McLeans Creek proper features a paved surface, the westernmost mile quickly transitions into a gravel and hard-packed dirt forest service road. On Mullinix Road just before the intersection with McLeans Creek, the horse camp and trailhead are present, resulting in numerous horse trail crossings and frequent traffic along the route. McLeans Creek runs directly between Badin Lake (FS 597) and Moccasin Creek (FS 576). Along the way, a couple of small primitive campsites offer convenient pull-off parking along the main road. Notably, this trail remains open to provide access to the national forest year-round, despite the neighboring OHV trails being closed from December 15 to April 1.