Trails in the Western North Carolina Trailhead Area

Here is a list of all trails in the Western North Carolina Trailhead area.

Each trail has its own printable page with all the information and links, including (where available):

• directions to the starting point
• difficulty
• length
• elevation change
• a map
• photos from along the way, and
• a detailed description and trail directions.

For general information about the Western North Carolina trailhead, see the Western North Carolina Trailhead page.

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Appalachian Trail - Hot Springs (US-25/70) to NC 208

• mi, Climbs Steeply, Moderately Rough

Appalachian Trail - NC 208 to NC 212

• 21.3mi, ,

Appalachian Trail - NC 212 to Sams Gap (I-26)

• mi, ,

Appalachian Trail - Rich Mountain to NC 208

• mi, Climbs Gently, Moderately Rough

Mingo Falls Trail

• The trail starts at the back of the parking lot and begins going up a very long set of concrete and wood steps. There are hundreds of them. It's short, though. At the top of the steps, the path turns back into a wide trail and levels out. It's just a...
• 0.2mi, Climbs Moderately, Some Obstacles

Pearson's Falls Trail

• 0.3mi, Climbs Gently, Few Obstacles

Soco Falls Trail

• Short path leads to the observation deck above the falls. There are a few steps along the path. Be sure to stay away from the brink of the falls just off-trail to the left of the observation deck - that area is steep, muddy, and slippery.
• mi, Climbs Moderately, Some Obstacles