2010 Carolina Connections

2010 Recreation Guide to the National Forests in North Carolina www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc National forest recreation WELCOME to the forests gets recovery fund boost llllllllllllllllllllll North Carolina’s national for- Gentle mountain slopes ests will get a wealth of recreation that stretch for miles, gar- upgrades, thanks to the American dens of pink rhododendron, Recovery and Reinvestment Act, salt marshes that connect to legislation designed to put people the sea and lakes bordered by back to work. longleaf-pine forests: these Facelifts in motion are just some features at North Carolina’s four national More than $15 million in economic recovery funds will pay forests, the Nantahala, Pis- private contractors and partners gah, Uwharrie and Croatan. to complete a variety of projects Every year 8.6 million in North Carolina’s four national people visit these national forests, which spread from the forests to camp, hike, ride mountains to the sea. Most jobs whitewater rapids, moun- will be finished by spring 2011. tain bike, fish or take scenic Contract crews will repair drives in these havens of rest. more than 200 miles of trail, In addition to great rec- restore historic fire towers and reation, the national forests shelters, and replace worn-out provide wildlife habitat, clean restrooms at campgrounds. water and wood products. By igniting controlled burns, fire specialists will eliminate excess layers of leaves and under- brush—the primary fuels that start Tsali trails wildfires in forests. To make room for native plant growth, crews will remove invasive plants. get facelift Funded by economic recovery In the mountains dollars, contracted crews will At North Mills River Recrea- improve the Tsali Trail System, a tion Area in Pisgah District, crews mecca for mountain bikers who flock will replace an old restroom. here from across the world. Contractors will also repair Located in the Nantahala many structures built by Civilian PHOTO BY BILL LEA National Forest, the heavily-used 28- Conservation Corps workers in One stimulus project is the Croatan National Forest’s Neusiok Trail. mile system, also open to horse-back the 1930s, such as the Pink Beds Across 20.8 miles of the trail, crews will replace decayed boards and riders and hikers, gets repaired this Shelters and Frying Pan Tower. renovate sections. For details on the Neusiok Trail, please see Page 13. year. Trail crews will level out steep In addition, the English Chapel Mountain’s garden access trail and projects on the list. sections, stabilize areas where heavy Bridge at Davidson River and main road and install a new obser- At Grandfather District, rainfall forged deep gullies and three original Cradle of Forestry vation deck. crews will control the spread reroute drainage. buildings will be renovated. Slated to open in spring 2011 of Princess Tree, a non-native “Overall, the renovations will For trail enthusiasts, 30 miles is a new accessible and explanded tree that invaded Linville Gorge ensure a stable, safe trail system of hike, bike and horse trails will restroom.The restroom replaces an Wilderness. To reduce wildfire that matches the increased usage,” be repaired at the district. old facility. Renovating 42 miles of risks, crews from Job Corps said Michelle Aldridge, U.S. Forest At the Appalachian District, trail and restoring Green Knob and Civilian Conservation Centers, Service planning assistant. “Visitors contractors will improve Roan Rich Mountain fire towers are other Recovery fund boost...see Page 2 will definitely enjoy the improved trails at Tsali.”

CONTENTS: MOUNTAIN MOUNTAIN UWHARRIE/ MAGIC AT 3 CAMPING 8 FORESTS MAP 15 CROATAN 2 CRADLE MAPS ENJOY U.S. Department of Agriculture 6 STANDING DISCOVER THE RESTORING Forest Service 11 Southern Region INDIAN BACKCOUNTRY 16 FORESTS CROATAN l UWHARRIE l PISGAH l NANTAHALA l NATIONAL FORESTS CAROLINA 2 CONNECTIONS Mountain historic towers. Contractors will Roan Mountain access road expand and improve Ferebee’s put-in and take-out Grandfather district closes before 6/6, after 7/7 for rafts and kayaks along the Nantahala River. At Whiteside Mountain, crews will improve a two- gets new ranger This year’s season for viewing Roan mile loop trail and replace the overlook on the Mountain attractions runs from June 6-July mountain’s north side. After three years as 7. The recreation area will remain closed At Tusquitee Ranger District’s Jackrabbit a deputy district ranger the rest of the season to make significant Recreation Area, contractors will replace an old at the Ozark-St. Francis improvements to facilities. restroom with a new facility that has four toilets. National Forest in Arkan- The upgrades at Cloudland Hotel Lines to Clay County’s municipal wastewater sas, John Crockett is now site include new restroom facilities and system will replace the current on-site treatment serving as the Grandfather sidewalks, improved picnic facilities and plant, and a connection to the water system at District ranger in the John Crockett parking area resurfacing. Hiwassee, Ga., will provide safe drinking water Grandfather Pisgah National Forest. At the Rhododendron Gardens, a new for campground visitors. District Ranger As the new ranger, observation deck will replace the old one, In Tusquitee’s Upper Tellico River watershed, Crockett oversees the Grandfather Dis- and accessible trails will be improved. recovery dollars will support a project trict’s 189,000 acres that offer a range of Trails that connect this developed that monitors and improves water-quality. recreation, from riding Wilson Creek’s rapid recreation area to the Appalachian Trail Contractors will stabilize soils and decrease whitewater to hiking steep rugged trails will be closed. stream sedimentation associated with recently at Linville Gorge Wilderness to riding the No fees will be charged for Roan closed off highway vehicle trails in the area. trails at Brown Mountain’s off-highway- Mountain area during the open period. Formerly an off-highway-vehicle trail, Forest vehicle trail system. Highway 420-1will be improved and maintained “I look forward to meeting with the for safe year-round travel by passenger vehicles. public, so we can discuss the various Recovery fund boost In the piedmont management issues facing the district,” continued from page 2 said the new ranger, who holds a bachelor’s At Uwharrie National Forest, contractors will degree in forest management from Alabama NC Division of Forest Resources, and private add restrooms at Badin Lake Group Campground A&M University. and replace an old vault toilet at the Woodrun contractors will cut trees and brush on national forest land bordering private land near Lake Hunt Camp. Crews will repair nearly 11 miles of James and Blowing Rock. Crews will also repair horse, hike, bike and off-highway-vehicle trails. Guides provide key 30 miles of horse, hike and bike trails and 10 miles of off-highway-vehicle trail. On the coast to your adventure In addition, Student Conservation Corps At Croatan National Forest, contractors will Rock climbing, kayaking and fly fishing— crews will maintain trails in Joyce Kilmer replace the restroom and wastewater system at These are just some activities offered by outfitter Wilderness. Contractors will install a bridge Croatan National Forest’s Neuse River Recreation guides in the national forests. on Snowbird Trail, replace Rattler Ford Area. Pinecliff’s picnic shelter, destroyed during Professional guide services make it easier to Campground’s wellhouse, and restore Joanna a hurricane, will be replaced. To reduce threats of try out new activities. No experience is needed, Bald and Wachecha historic fire towers. To wildfire and southern pine beetle outbreaks, crews although specific clothing and personal gear may protect two native endangered species, crews will thin pine stands, conduct controlled burns be required. Outfitters provide the rest. They from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will and plant native longleaf pines. normally provide all needed items and transpor- treat oriental bittersweet, a non-native invasive For details on trails and recreation site tation and give safety instructions and expertise. species along Cheoah River. conditions, see local district phone numbers and To find an outfitter-guide list go to: www. At Nantahala Ranger District, architects addresses on Page 16. For more information on cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/recreation/outfitters/outfitters. and preservation specialists will restore Wayah the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, go htm. All guides on this list hold a Forest Service Bald, Cowee Bald, Albert Mountain and Yellow to www.recovery.gov. permit to operate on national forest land. There’s magic at the Cradle which offers an exhibit hall with hands-on ways to learn about the forest environment. Play the scavenger hunt, crawl through a “burrow,” “fly” over a forest fire in a helicopter or play a habitat matching game. The one-mile Biltmore Campus Trail reveals the Biltmore Forest School story. The trail travels by two preserved black forest lodges and a one-room schoolhouse. Along the 1.3-mile Forest Festival Trail, learn about past and present forestry and land stewardship. The Cradle of Forestry is open daily from April 10-Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults. Ages 15 and under are free. For details on guided programs, exhibits, events and craft demonstrations, call (828) 877-3130 or visit: www.Cradle of Forestry.com. PHOTO BY STORYPOINT MEDIA

In the Cradle’s new film, Dr. Schenck challenges Caty to treasure the chestnut seed she holds. ——––2010 CRADLE EVENTS–——— Magic: Maybe it’s in the rapid flutter of a she learns about forest values and the magic April 10...... Plowing Day & Folkways hummingbird’s wings, in the enchanted forests of the outdoors. During the course of the story, May 15...... Migratory Bird Day along the trails or in the graciousness of the the film outlines the Cradle’s history and its June 12...... uFirefly Twilight Tour volunteers. But there’s definitely magic in the significance for present and future conservation. June 26...... Bug Day Cradle of Forestry in America’s new movie, Home of America’s first forestry school July Sunday afternoons..uSongcatcher Music Series “There’s Magic at the Cradle.” founded in 1898, the Cradle sits in the scenic August 7...... uSmokey Bear’s Birthday Party Open to Cradle of Forestry visitors, the Pink Beds Valley, once owned by George Sept. 25...... National Public Lands Day movie is a fantasy about a 12-year-old girl Vanderbilt of Biltmore House fame. Oct. 2...... uForest Festival Day/Woodmen’s meet Historic cabins, a one-room schoolhouse named Caty. Before visiting the Cradle, she has Oct. 8-10..... Camping in the Old Style no interest in nature. Suddenly she is magically and an antique logging train capture the Oct. 22, 23... uThe Legend of Tommy Hodges whisked away into a sometimes frightening and imagination. In the Forest Discovery Center, u $6 for adults, $3 for ages 4-15 and holders of America sometimes heart-warming adventure, where volunteers help orient visitors to the Cradle, th Beautiful and Golden Age passess CAROLINA 3 CONNECTIONS CAMPING IN THE MOUNTAINS

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MAP NUMBER AMPHITHEATER FISHING RESERVATIONSDUMP PICNICSTATIONRESTROOMS AREA SHOWERSDRINKINGBOAT WATER SWIMMINGRAMP TRAILSFEE ($)NUMBER OF SITES NANTAHALA NATIONAL FOREST COMMENTS AMMONS BRANCH V no Primitive camp on Ammons Branch. All year. From HIGHLANDS, follow Main St. east out of 4 32 g w fee No drinking water. Nantahala town about 4.5 miles through Horse Cove. When pavement District: 828-524-6441. ends, bear right on Bull Pen Rd. and go 1.5 miles. no Dispersed sites on road, some near BLUE VALLEY 31 V 15 All year. From HIGHLANDS, follow NC 28S 5.5 miles. g w fee toilet. No water. Nantahala District: Turn right at sign. 828-524-6441. BRISTOL HORSE CAMP V $5 7 On Fires Creek. Offers horse All year. From HAYESVILLE, take SR 1307 for 3 miles to 4 g j w camping. Tusquitee District: SR 1300, go 5.7 miles to SR 1344 (FR 340). Follow signs. 6 828-837-5152. CABLE COVE V $10 26 Near Fontana Lake. One-mile nature Apr. 1-Oct. 31. From FONTANA VILLAGE, take NC 28S, 21 f k w trail. Cheoah District: 828-479-6431. 4.7 miles, turn left on FR 520 for 1.4 miles. c g j CHEOAH POINT CAMPGROUND Sites 1-17: $15, first-come first X 20 F $15 26 X Apr. 15-Oct. 31. From ROBBINSVILLE, take NC 129N, $20 served. Sites 18-23, $20, RV sites, left on SR 1145 for 0.3 mile, right on SR 1147 for 1 mile. g F f k m j w electricity. X Cabins, $35 per night. HANGING DOG F $8- 52 On Hiwassee Lake. Apr. 1-Sept. 15. From MURPHY, take NC 1326W for 2 X V Tusquitee District: 828-837-5152. 5 miles. i c g f k j w $16 HORSE COVE F In winter, no water with $5 fee, five Apr. 15-Oct. 31. From ROBBINSVILLE, take US 129N for V $10 18 1 mile, left on NC 143W for 10 miles, right on SR 1159 for 19 g f j w sites all year. Cheoah District: 2.3 miles, right at Joyce Kilmer Road for 0.5 mile. 828-479-6431. I HURRICANE CREEK u 6 V $6 No water. Mar. 15-Dec.15 (depending on weather) Go south from Nantahala District: Standing Indian on FR 67 (gravel) for 2 miles. i c g j w d 828-524-6441. 6 On Chatuge Lake. Lakefront sites. JACKRABBIT 5 X F $15- 100 May 2-Sept. 30. From HAYESVILLE, take U.S. 64E for 6.2 c g u F f k m j w $30 Swimming. Tusquitee District: miles, turn left on NC 175 for 3 miles, turn right on SR 1115. d d 828-837-5152. STANDING INDIAN u X F $14- 84 On Nantahala River. May 1-Nov. 27. From FRANKLIN, take U.S. 64W for 9 8 i c g u F f j w $28 Nantahala District: miles, turn left on old U.S. 64 and follow signs. 828-524-6441. TSALI F $15 42 On Fontana Lake. Mecca for Apr. 15-Oct. 31. From BRYSON CITY, take U.S. 19S for 22 c g F f k j w mountain bikers. Cheoah District: 9 miles, turn right on NC 28W for 3.5 miles, turn right SR 828-479-6431. 1286 for one mile to entrance. d d 6 - VAN HOOK GLADE u X F $16 19 Campers may use lake and hot April1-Oct. 30. From HIGHLANDS, take U.S. 64W for 4 23 showers. Nantahala District: miles, turn right at sign. g F f w d d 828-524-6441. PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST COMMENTS F BLACK MOUNTAIN u 54 $17 44 On South Toe River. Guided activi- Apr. 14-Oct. 31. From BURNSVILLE, take U.S. 19E for 5 c g u f ties in-season. Campground office: miles, turn right on NC 80 for 12 miles, right on FR 472. F w d 828-675-5616. BOONE FORK 67 V $3 15 On Boone Fork. May 31-Sept. 7. From LENOIR, take NC90-W for 7 miles. c g j w Grandfather District: Turn right on SR 1368 for 3 miles, turn right on FR2055. 828-652-2144.

CAROLINA HEMLOCKS u F $17 37 On South Toe River. Appalachian/ Apr. 14-Oct. 31. From BURNSVILLE, take U.S 19E for 5 57 Burnsville Unit: 828-682-6146. miles, turn right on NC 80 for 9 miles.. c g F f m j w RV and tent camping. Free dispersed CURTIS CREEK V $5 I Apr. 1-Nov. 30. From OLD FORT, take U.S. 70E for 1.7 59 camping nearby. Grandfather District: miles, turn left on FR 482. c g f j w 828-652-2144.

DAVIDSON RIVER u 40 X F $20- 161 $2 extra for riverside sites. All year. From BREVARD, take U.S. 64E to US 276, turn $40 Pisgah District. Campground office: left. Follow U.S. 276 for 1.5 miles. i g u F f j w

d 828-862-5960. LAKE POWHATAN u X F $20- Lifeguard available. Interpretive Apr. 1-Oct. 31. From ASHEVILLE, take I-26E to exit 33, 43 98 turn left on NC 191S for 4 miles, turn right on Bent Creek i c g F f m j w $40 programs in season. Pisgah District. Ranch Rd., go 3.5 miles to entrance on left. d d d - Campground office: 828-667-0391. MORTIMER F $10 19 Next to Thorpe Creek. Picnic shelter. Apr. 1-Nov. 30. From LENOIR, take NC 90W to Colletts- 69 Grandfather District: ville. Turn right on SR 1328 (turns to gravel), go 8.5 miles. c g F f j w

At NC 90, turn left. d d 828-652-2144. X $3 extra for riverside sites. In winter, NORTH MILLS RIVER u 41 F $11- 32 All year. From ASHEVILLE, take I-26E to exit 40, turn i c gV f j w $13 half price. Pisgah District. Camp- right on 280W, go 4 miles, turn right on SR1345, go 5 miles. ground mgr: 828-890-3284. ROCKY BLUFF 47 F $8 30 On Spring Creek. Appalachian May 1-Oct. 31. From HOT SPRINGS, take NC 209S, go District: 828-682-6146. 3.3 miles, turn left into campground. c g f j w SUNBURST u F Pisgah District. Campground Apr. 1-Oct. 31. From WAYNESVILLE, take U.S. 276S for 31 $13 10 7 miles, turn right on NC 215S, go 8 miles. c g f j w Manager: 828-648-7841.

hiking trails u : Operated by private concessionaire. FOREST SERVICE RECREATION SYMBOLS w restrooms; V=vault; F=flush drinking water horseback riding X : To make reservations, call 877-444-6777 or g f 6 picnic area shower dump station TDD:877-833-6777 or go online c F i to recreation.gov. partial accessibility, may not mountain bike trails boat ramp d meet ADA standards - k I : Primitive camp, undesignated sites. swimming fishing amphitheater m j u CAROLINA 4 CONNECTIONS GROUP CAMPGROUNDS Pass opens door to recreation Group campgrounds are designed for Visitors who frequently visit federal public All passes are valid for one year from month of organized groups of 25 to 100 people per land to view scenery and enjoy outdoor recrea- purchase. site. Some group camps have established tion can benefit from a new pass program. Where a per-vehicle fee is charged the annual tent pads, tables, fire rings, flush toilets and The America the Beautiful Pass combines into pass covers the pass holder and passengers in a showers, while others have a large grassy one pass the benefits of visiting land managed single, private, non-commercial vehicle. field and chemical toilets. by five federal agencies, such as the U.S. Forest Where a per-person fee is charged, the annual Group camps are available only by reser- Service and National Park Service. pass covers a pass holder and three accompanying vation through district offices where the site Four different interagency passes are offered. adults age 16 and older. Children 15 and younger is located (phone numbers on page 16) or by • An $80 Annual Interagency Pass for those are fee exempt. In North Carolina’s national the National Recreation Reservation Service. who visit multiple federal sites. Offers unlimited forests, all passes are honored at Roan Mountain, X FOR NRRS RESERVATIONS: Call the coverage of entrance and day-use fees for a year, Whiteside Mountain, Whitewater Falls and the National Recreation Reservation Service which begins when the card is first used. Cradle of Forestry in America. toll free at 877-444-6777 at least 10 days in • A free Annual Volunteer Pass for volunteers Lifetime Senior and Lifetime Access passes offer advance, but do not call more than 360 days giving 500 hours of service on a cumulative pass holders a 50-percent discount on camping fees in advance for group camping. basis. at Forest Service operated campgrounds. Reserve no more than 240 days in advance • A $10 Lifetime Senior Pass for U.S. citizens To purchase passes, visit any federal land office, for family camping. Visit the web site: 62 years old or over. call 888-ASK-USGS (ext.1) or go online at www. recreation.gov. TDD customers: 877-833- • A free Lifetime Access Pass for citizens with recreation.gov. Please see page 16 for more contact 6777. A $9 service fee is charged. permanent disabilities. information. GROUP CAMPING IN THE MOUNTAINS GROUP MAP RANGER CALL TO ACTIVITIES FACILITIES MAX. GRP. SEASON FEE/ CAMP NO. DISTRICT RESERVE SIZE SITE F Appletree 13 Nantahala 828-524-6441 w j g F f d 2 sites for 25; April 1-Oct. 31 $50-$100 2 for 50 Tent Briar Bottom u 53 Appalachian X 877-444-6777 F camping 6 sites: 50/site April 14-Oct. 31 $55 wj - m g f only Cove Creek u 36 Pisgah X 877-444-6777 V 2 sites; 100/site Year-round $80-$95 wj- g f

Harmon Den 45 Appalachian X 877-444-6777 V 10 sites; 8 people May1-Oct. 31 $15 Horse Camp wj 6 g f 4 horses/site

u Kimsey Creek 7 Nantahala X 877-444-6777 V Limited 3 sites; 25/site May 1-Nov. 30 $50 w j g f RV use u X V Kuykendall 32 Pisgah 877-444-6777 j g f 1 site for 100 Year-round $80-$95 Rattler Ford 17 Cheoah X 877-444-6777 F 4 sites; 25/site Apr. 1-Oct. 31 $50 w j g f F d Silvermine 48 Appalachian X 877-444-6777 V 1 site for 50 May 1-Oct. 31 1-25: $25 w g f 26-50: $40 Wash Creek 71 Pisgah 828-877-3265 V 1 site, 35 people Year-round $35 6 g 15 vehicles White Pines u 38 Pisgah X 877-444-6777 tent camp V 2 sites; 25/site Year-round $40-$50 j only g f X :Reservation Service web site: recreation.gov u :Private concessionaire operated FEES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

3 ways to order maps from CFIA The following maps are available from the Cradle of Forestry Interpretive Linville Gorge & Mt. Mitchell (779); Cherokee & Pisgah National For- Association by mail, phone or on-line. Write: send your name, address and ests: French Broad & Nolichucky Rivers (782); Great Smoky Mountain phone number with a check or money order payable to: CFIA, 66 South National Park (229), South Holston & Watauga Lakes (783)...... $11.95 Broad Street, Brevard, NC 28712; call (800) 660-0671 (ext. 17); web sites: www.cradleofforestry.org and www.theforestplace.com. Master- WILDERNESS MAPS card and VISA accepted. Birkhead Mountain...... $4.00* NATIONAL FOREST (NF) MAPS Linville Gorge, Shining Rock & Middle Prong, Southern Nantahala & Croatan NF...... $9.00 Standing Indian, Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock...... $6 each* Nantahala NF...... $9.00 Pisgah NF (Grandfather and Appalachian Ranger District)...... $9.00 OTHER MAPS Pisgah NF (Pisgah Ranger District)...... $9.00 Chattooga River...... $6.00 Uwharrie NF...... $9.00 Brown Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle...... $5.00* TRAIL MAPS SHIPPING & HANDLING Appalachian Trail—Pisgah/Cherokee NF’s (2 maps)...... $12.95 Up to $20...... $5.95 Appalachian Trail—North Carolina/Georgia...... $12.95 $20.01 to $40...... $7.95 Bartram Trail (1-7) sections) ...... $2.50 ea. $40.01 to $75...... $9.95 Bent Creek (waterproof)...... $9.00 $75.01 plus...... $12.95 Harmon Den & Hot Springs (waterproof)...... $6.00* *Map Prices may be subject to change in 2010 South Toe River/Mt. Mitchell/Big Ivy (waterproof)...... $8.00 Wilson Creek Area, Snowbird Area...... $4.00 ea.* The Cradle of Forestry Interpretive Association TRAILS ILLUSTRATED MAPS (WATERPROOF) (CFIA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to Nantahala National Forest: Fontana & Hiwassee Lakes (784), Nantahala supporting educational and interpretive activi- & Cullasaja Gorges (785), Pisgah National Forest, Pisgah District (780), ties, which further understanding of our forests. CAROLINA 5 CONNECTIONS

Bridal Veil Falls: 120-foot FISHING & HUNTING: waterfall off U.S. 64, 2.5 miles west of Highlands in popular forest sports Cullasaja Gorge. Built in Fishing and hunting—traditional recreation— 1920s, U.S. 64 originally are still popular today. Many game animals, such passed under Bridal Veil as deer, black bear and wild turkey thrive in North Falls. (C-6 on map) Carolina’s national forests. Miles of streams and dozens of lakes offer Lower Cullasaja Falls: warm-water and cold-water fishing. Some waters A cascading waterfall are stocked, and others support wild fish. about 250 feet high. Off While the Forest Service manages the habitat U.S. 64, 11 miles east of and protects water quality in the national Franklin, nine miles west forests, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources of Highlands. Visible from Commission regulates hunting and fishing. Any car. Do not stop car in road. lands open to public hunting, such as national (D-6 on map) forests, the commission calls “game lands.” Glen Falls: A steep one- Every hunter and angler should get the annual mile trail offers spur trails Fishing, Hunting and Trapping Regulations that lead to three large 60- Digest by calling 919-707-0030; write North foot falls that make up Glen Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, 512 Falls. Trail allows views of N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604; or visit Rabun Bald and Blue Valley. www.wildlife.state.nc.us and select “regulations.” From Highlands, go three miles south on NC 106. Turn left on gravel road at SHOOTING RANGES sign. (D-6 on map) NANTAHALA NATIONAL FOREST Atoah: This 100-yard range offers six shooting Lower Satulah Falls: A stations and is open year-round. Any target is high, narrow waterfall, allowed, except clay pigeons. No fee is charged. visible from an overlook. (Cheoah District: 828-479-6431) Off U.S. 28, 2.5 miles south Moss Knob: No fee is charged at this 150-yard of Highlands. (D-6 on map) range that offers six firing lanes and is open year-round. A four-car parking lot is available. PHOTO BY JEWELL WILSON BREVARD AREA (Nantahala District: 828-524-6441) Named for the slick rocks at its top and bottom, Slick Rock Falls is located near Brevard. A cattle trail crossed near the top of the falls and Looking Glass Falls: Panther Top: Open year-round, this range offers occasionally a stray cow would get carried over the falls. Visible from U.S. 276, steps a covered shooting pad for six 100-yard firing lead down to Looking Glass lines for rifles and four 25-yard firing lines for Creek, where you often feel pistols. The cost: $2 user fee or $25 season pass. the mist from the 60-foot (Tusquitee District: 828-837-5152) THE MAGIC falls. From Brevard, take Dirty John: Offering a 100-yard range with target U.S. 276 north. frames at 7 yards, 25 yards, 50 yards and 100 OF WATERFALLS (D-5 on map) yards. This range has six stations that are open year-round. The cost: $3 per-car parking fee or $7 There’s something magical about watching NEAR THE PARKWAY annual pass. (Nantahala District: 828-524-6441.) the crystal clear water of a mountain stream Douglas Falls: Three-mile difficult trail to dancing over rocks. The sense of awe magnifies UWHARRIE NATIONAL FOREST 50-foot waterfall, spills over the rockface. Flintlock Valley: Open year-round, this shooting as the water plunges over a cliff. Towering hemlocks surround falls. Trail begins range provides 50-yard pistol and 100-yard rifle Perhaps you’re drawn to waterfalls because at Craggy Gardens parking lot off parkway. ranges. Two shelters offer six shooting benches. you can’t see them just anywhere, or maybe Difficult trail to waterfall, six miles round-trip. The cost using range: a $3 per-person-per-day fee there’s something enticing about being near the or $30 annual pass. (Uwharrie National Forest: awesome power of falling water. FRANKLIN AREA 910-576-6391) STAY ON TRAIL: Getting too close to the Big Laurel Falls: Pretty waterfall, located five falls is a real danger. Wet rocks are often slick, miles past Standing Indian Campground. Easy, and a slip above a waterfall can be fatal. Stay 0.5-mile trail to base of Big Laurel Falls. The on the trail to safely experience the sights and path of an old logging railroad. (C-6 on map) FOREST LODGING sounds of these spectacular waterfalls: Balsam Lake Lodge WILSON CREEK BACKCOUNTRY Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains HIGHLANDS AREA South Harpers Creek Falls: A 200-foot on the Nantahala District, Balsam Lake Whitewater Falls: At 411 feet, highest falls magnificent waterfall with cascades. Follow Lodge offers a special getaway for groups east of the Rockies. Falls plunge over Blue 2.5-mile Harper Creek Trail, rated as moderate, who reserve the whole facility for $170 to Ridge Escarpment—sharp drop in elevation runs by waterfall that pours into a 50-foot wide $200 per night. The lodge includes 16 twin between mountains and Piedmont. From pool. Creek offers great fishing. beds with linens, a kitchen with utensils Cashiers, take NC 107 south 10 miles to NC- and three bathrooms. All facilities are fully SC line. Go a mile and take first road to left. accessible. The lodge overlooks a lake where Turn left on SC 130. (fee site; D-6 on map) WILSON CREEK BACKCOUNTRY South Harpers Creek Falls: A 200-foot trails and fishing piers are fully accessible. Silver Run Falls: A 30-foot waterfall spills into magnificent waterfall with cascades. Follow To reserve the lodge, call 877-444-6777 or go a pool of water. Off NC 107, 4.1 miles south 2.5-mile Harper Creek Trail, rated as moderate, online to recreation.gov. of Cashiers. Park in pull-off on left and take a runs by waterfall that pours into a 50-foot wide short, easy trail to base of falls. (D-6 on map) pool. Creek offers great fishing. Swan Cabin For a primitive cabin experience, rent the North Harpers Creek Falls: From the North Swan Cabin on the Cheoah District for $25 Dry Falls: Walk behind this 75-foot falls Harper Creek Trail, spot this 40-foot waterfall per night. This 1931 three-room log cabin without getting wet! Off U.S. 64, 3.5 miles east that drops into a 50-foot-wide pool. has one and a half stories and includes a loft, of Highlands, 16.5 miles west of Highlands, wood stove, and nine rope-strung bed frames 16.5 miles east of Franklin in the Cullasaja BIG IVY AREA for sleeping bags. Water is from a spring a views of the waterfall. Accessible, elevated Big Laurel Falls: Pretty waterfall, located five quarter-mile away; a privy is out back. Make observation deck. A new stairway, which is miles past Standing Indian Campground. Easy, reservations after Jan. 1 each year through easier to climb, connects to original paved path 0.5-mile trail to base of Big Laurel Falls. The the reservation service at 877-444-6777 or that travels under the waterfall. path of an old logging railroad. (C-6 on map) visit: www.recreation.gov. CAROLINA 6 CONNECTIONS SPECIAL DAY-USE AREAS

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u operated by private concessionaireMAP NUMBER one day-use PICNICRESTROOMS AREA DRINKINGTRAILS WATEROTHERACTIVITIESFEE ($) or season pass valid NANTAHALA NATIONAL FOREST COMMENTS BALSAM LAKE 30 F No fee Open all year. Walk or fish along Wolf Creek. No water From TUCKASEGEE, take NC 281S for 8.75 miles. Turn c g f w j or restrooms in winter. Picnic shelter. Near Balsam Lake left on SR 1756, go about 6 miles (1 mile past lodge). Lodge. By reservation only at 877-444-6777. d d d d CHEOAH POINT BEACH 20 V No fee Open April to October. Swimming beach on San- From ROBBINSVILLE, take NC 129N for 5.1 miles. Go c g m j teetlah Lake, boat ramp, picnic shelter, RV sites, flush left on SR 1145 for .3 mile, and right on SR 1147 for 1 mile. toilets. Cheoah District: 828-479-6431. d d L CHEROHALA SKYWAY V No fee Open all year. Drive 30 miles on crest of North Caro- From ROBBINSVILLE, take U.S. 129N for 1 mile. Turn left c g w V lina mountains. Scenic overlooks, picnic spots, trails. on NC 143 for 10.2 miles to Santeetlah Gap. Cheoah District: 828-479-6431. d d W d CLIFFSIDE LAKE u 24 F $3/car. 2 shelters Apr. 1-Oct. 31. Bathhouse with showers, seven short From HIGHLANDS, take U.S. 64W for 4.5 miles. Turn right by reservation: trails: 0.5 to 1.5 miles. No facilities fee in winter. at sign. c g f w m j 828-877-4023 Site manager: 828-526-5912. DRY FALLS V No fee Starting May 1, open all year. Walk under waterfall From HIGHLANDS, take U.S. 64W for 3.5 miles, falls on left. c g w V without getting wet. Nantahala District: 828-524-6441. FIRES CREEK 3 V No fee Open all year. Hike 0.7-mile loop to Leatherwood Falls From HAYESVILLE, go 5 miles on U.S. 64W. Turn right on c g w or 53 miles of trail open to hikers and horses. Tusquitee NC 175 for 2.5 miles and left on Fires Creek Rd. (SR 1344). j 6 District: 828-837-5152. JACKRABBIT 5 F $3/car May 2-Sept. 30. Swimming beach on Chatuge Lake. From HAYESVILLE, take U.S. 64E for 6.2 miles. Turn right c g f k Popular for watersports. Hot showers, picnic shelter. on NC 175 for 2.5 miles. Turn right on SR 1155. a d m j Tusquitee District: 828-837-5152. JOYCE KILMER 18 V No fee Open all year. Walk through this rare, outstanding From ROBBINSVILLE, take U.S. 129N for 1 mile. Turn left gF w example of an old growth forest on two two-mile loop on NC 143 and right on SR 1159 for 2 miles to entrance. c q d V trails. Flush toilet. Cheoah District: 828-479-6431. CHEROKEE LAKE 1 F No fee Apr. 1-Oct. 30. Accessible fishing pier on Lake Chero- From MURPHY, take U.S. 64W for 8 miles. Turn right on c g f w j kee. Picnic shelter. Tusquitee District: 828-837-5152. NC 294, go 3 miles. d d NANTAHALA GORGE 14/ F Use fee: Open all year. Popular rafting on 8.5 miles of white- Take U.S. 19 between ALMOND and TOPTON. Travel 15 c g f - L $1/person water. Picnicking at Ferebee Memorial. Nantahala through gorge. $5/person/season d w District: 828-524-6441. STANDING INDIAN PICNIC AREA u 8 F $2/car. $30/ day April 1-Nov. 30. To reserve picnic shelter, call From FRANKLIN, take U.S. 64W for 9 miles. Turn left on c g f w a for picnic shelter campground office at 828-369-0442. old U.S. 64, follow signs. j Nantahala District: 828-524-6441. TSALI 22 F $2/trail user Closed in winter. Trails open year-round. Near Fon- From BRYSON CITY, take U.S. 19S for 9 miles. Turn right c g f - k w $15 trail user tana Lake. 40 miles of bike and horse trails. Bike-wash on NC 28 for 3.5 miles. Turn right on SR 1286; go 1 mile. season pass rack. Cheoah District: 828-479-6431. d 6 a WAYAH BALD 10 V No fee Open all year. Enjoy panoramic views from historic From FRANKLIN, take U.S. 64W. Turn right on old US 64 c g V fire tower. Crossed by Appalachian and Bartram trails. to SR 1310 (Wayah Rd.). Turn right on FR 69 for 4.5 miles. Nantahala District: 828-524-6441. WHITESIDE MOUNTAIN 28 V $2/car Open all year. Hike two-mile-loop trail to 4,930-foot From HIGHLANDS, take U.S. 64E about 5 miles. Turn right g w V $15/season summit for outstanding views. Nantahala District: on SR 1680. Follow signs. d 828-524-6441. WHITEWATER FALLS 29 F $2/car Open all year. The East’s highest waterfall at 411 feet. From CASHIERS, take NC 107S for 10 miles to NC-SC $15/season Two picnic shelters. Nantahala District: 828-524-6441. line. Drive 1 mile, take first road to left. Follow signs. c g f w V d d Standing Indian Campground gets facelift For great camping amenities and adventures along the Appalachian Trail, make tracks to Standing Indian Campground. Since October 2009, engineers and contractors have worked to give the campground a dramatic facelift. Although Standing Indian’s tentative opening is May 1, construction will continue beyond that date. The campground’s closing date is Nov. 30. “At Loop One and Loop Three, new bathhouses will offer four toilets and four showers. At Loop Two and Loop Four, bathhouses will include two restrooms and two showers,” said David Velez, Forest Service facility engineer. “All showers provide hot water.” With rock veneer walls and tile floors, the new heated bathrooms will have hand-wash sensors and electric hand dryers. The shower building in Loop Five remains the same. Drinking water is available at faucets in each loop. PHOTO BY BILL LEA Hemlocks and rhododendrons create privacy Trout fishing in mountain streams is one popular activity at Standing Indian Campground. between the 85 sites that line five loops. In the awesome views from Albert Mountain and along Standing Indian Basin is a popular fishing summer, the cool mountain air pervades, creating the Long Branch Trail Loop. Kimsey Creek Trail area, which requires an in-state or out-of-state the perfect environment for tent and RV camping. is another great hike. North Carolina fishing license. Located at a 3,880 elevation and on the Kimsey Creek crosses the campground and Considering the recent campground up- headwaters of the Nantahala River, Standing runs into the Nantahala River, a popular place grades, you may want to reserve your site soon. Indian serves as a hub where hiking trails connect for whitewater rafting and kayaking. The creek Call 877-444-677; TDD customers: 877-833- to the nearby Appalachian Trail. The AT offers offers trout fishing and chances for wading. 6777; or online: recreation.gov. CAROLINA 7 CONNECTIONS BLACK MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND Nestled below Mount Mitchell and connect- ed to trails that wind under dense hemlocks, Black Mountain Campground is a huge drawing card for outdoor camping enthusiasts. Highlights of this diamond in the rough are sparkling clean bathrooms with ceramic floors, faucets that pour water after hand movements and lights that turn on when the door opens. To get a warm shower for five minutes, just feed four quarters into the slot. Campsites are situated near the South Toe River, around a large Frisbee and football field or in wooded areas along the dirt road that surrounds the campground. Located at mountain elevations, Black Mountain Campground provides coolness and quietness in a remote setting. During the day, visitors will find these trails to explore. Mount Mitchell Trail: Starting from the campground, this steep arduous trail travels 5.7 miles and climbs 3,200 feet to Mount Mitchell’s summit at 6,684 feet. PHOTO BY JULIE TRZECIAK Lost Cove Ridge Trail: This very steep Hikers and dogs stop to view South Toe River as it runs under a bridge near the campground. 3.3-mile trail climbs to the Green Knob Lookout across the Black Mountain Campground and miles north on FR 472, near NC 80 junction. Tower beside the Blue Ridge Parkway. South Toe River’s two bridges. Briar Bottom Bicycle Trail: This 1.2 mile- Devil’s Den Trail: This 0.7-mile nature trail Trails to Waterfalls: A beautiful cascading trail starts at the group campground gate. Tracing begins near the restroom next to the amphitheater. waterfall awaits hikers on the 0.25-mile trail to the South Toe River, the trail crosses two locust River Loop Trail: This 3.1-mile trail loops Setrock Creek Falls. Roaring Fork Falls is three bridges and loops around the campground. SPECIAL DAY-USE AREAS

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A $35-per-half-day or W u operated by one day-use $50 charged for reserving private concessionaireMAP NUMBERPICNICRESTROOMS AREA DRINKING WATER FEE ($) or season pass valid picnic shelters. Call TRAILSOTHERACTIVITIES 877-444-6777 or visit PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST COMMENTS www.recreation.gov.

CAROLINA HEMLOCKS u 56 F $3/car for day April 20-Oct. 30. On South Toe River. Popular for From BURNSVILLE, take U.S. 19E for 5 miles. Turn right c g f w mj use; $40/day for swimming and tubing. For picnic shelter reservations, on NC 80 for 9 miles. call 877-444-6777. Appalachian District: 828-682-6146. a picnic shelter COLD SPRING 44 No fee Open all year. Pretty picnic spot in heart of Harmon From I-40, west of CANTON, take Harmon Den exit. j Den. Fish in Cold Spring Creek. Appalachian District: Travel northeast on FR 148 for 3.7 miles. c w 6 828-682-6146. CRADLE OF FORESTRY IN AMERICA 39 F $5/adult; free: April 14-Nov. 4. Forest Discovery Center has exhibits From BREVARD, take U.S. 64E to U.S. 276. Turn left and c g f W qd 15 & under; $30/ & movie. Explore two 1-mile trails. Pink Beds Picnic

follow U.S. 276N for 11 miles. year family pass Area next door. Cradle of Forestry: 828-877-3130. u d d LAKE POWHATAN 43 F $5/car for April 1-Oct. 31. Swimming beach with lifeguards in From ASHEVILLE, take I-26E to exit 33. Turn left NC 191S m day use; summer. Accessible fishing pier. Season pass is also good for 4 miles. Turn right on Bent Creek Ranch Rd., go 3.5 miles. c g f w j - d $20/season pass for North Mills River. Pisgah District: 828-877-3265. MAX PATCH No fee for day Open all year. Two loop trails. (1.4 & 2.4 miles) to From HOT SPRINGS, take NC 209S for 7.3 miles to SR 46 w Vj use. grassy summit. Crossed by Appalachian Trail. Fishing 1175. Go south on SR 1175 for 5.3 miles.Take SR 1181 about pond. Appalachian District: 828-682-6146. 3.5 miles to end. Turn right on SR 1182 for 1.5 miles. 6 MURRAY BRANCH 49 V No fee, no May-Oct. 31 Picnic, fish along French Broad River. From HOT SPRINGS, take U.S 25/70W across bridge, turn c g w jL reservations for Walk the short River Ridge Loop Trail. Picnic shelter. left at end of bridge, then right on SR 1304. Go 4 miles. picnic shleter Appalachian District: 828-682-6146.

NORTH MILLS RIVER u 41 F $3/car for April 1-Oct. 31. Trails nearby for hikers, bikers and From ASHEVILLE, take I-26E to exit 40. turn right on NC c g w a day use; horses. Season pass is also good for Lake Powhatan. 35 280W for 4 miles. Turn right on SR 1345, go 5 miles. f j 6 $30/season pass picnic tables. Pisgah District: 828-877-3265. - $50 for shelter Open all year for picnic shelter reservations. PINK BEDS 46 V From BREVARD, take U.S. 64E to U.S. 276. Turn left and c g w V reservation. No Maximum group size: 40. To reserve a shelter, call follow U.S. 276N for 12 miles. Turn right. fee for day use. Pisgah District: 828-877-3265. ROAN MOUNTAIN 59 F Free in 2010 June 6-July 7, 2010. Renowned for rhododendron gar- From BAKERSVILLE, Take NC 261N for 13 miles. c g f w Vq dens, grassy balds, Short trails and Appalachian Trail. d W Appalachian District: 828-682-6146. ROCKY BLUFF 47 F No fee May 1-Oct. 31. Walk the 1.2-mile Spring Creek Loop From HOT SPRINGS, take NC 209S for 3.3 miles. Rocky c g f w ja for day use. Trail that leads to Spring Creek, a trout-fishing creek. Bluff is on left. Appalachian District: 828-682-6146. SLIDING ROCK 43 F $2/person; Open all year for viewing. Restrooms open Memorial From BREVARD, take U.S. 64E to U.S. 276. Turn left and g f V free: 6 & under Day-Labor Day. No alcohol or picnicking. Lifeguards

follow US 276N for 8 miles. on duty in season. Pisgah District: 828-877-3265. u d SUNBURST F $3/car Open all year. Ten picnic tables. On site of early logging Apr. 1-Oct. 31. From WAYNESVILLE, take US 276S for 7 37 c g f w j a town. Lies at base of Shining Rock and Middleprong miles, turn right on NC 215S, go 8 miles. wildernesses. Pisgah District: 828-877-3265. SYCAMORE FLATS F $50 for shelter Open all year for picnic shelter reservations. From BREVARD, take U.S. 64E to US 276. Turn left and 39 g j reservation. No Maximum group size: 40. To reserve a shelter, call follow U.S. 276N for 8 miles. c fee for day use. Pisgah District: 828-877-3265. dV TABLE ROCK 63 No fee April 1-Dec. 31. Short trails travel rim of Linville From MORGANTON, take NC 181N. Turn left onto Ginger- Gorge to Table Rock’s summit and to the Chimneys. cake Acres Rd., which becomes FR 210. Turn right on FR 99. c g w V d W Grandfather District: 828-652-2144. WISEMANS VIEW 62 V No fee Open all year. Spectacular view of Linville Gorge. From the town of LINVILLE FALLS, turn right on NC 183. g w V Drive slowly on rough gravel road. Grandfather Dis- Go 1 mile to SR 1238, Kistler Memorial Hwy. (gravel). d d W trict: 828-652-2144. 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Cone E 2 y n 19E 194 E 18 Rattler Ford Group camp, by reservation 64 Carolina Hemlock Picnic shelter, by reservation k a C l c r Visitor G (RB!*,$ c3PR!B*-s,$ u i 107 1305 Julian k d Roan Mtn Center D 25W ch 107 n Price I k Blaine li I R e er L o State Park 19 Joyce Kilmer e Memorial Forest v 65 Roan Mtn i Road closed in winter; Rhododendrons N N Banner Elk PR!,? r i Talbott PR!,;?VG$ c Greeneville 107 Erwin UNAKA MTN Elk Park C R k WILDERNESS 2680 184 20 Horse Cove C In winter no water or fee 66 Linville Gorge Info Information, maps c3R!*,$ ?R Rock Cr 0 Twin Springs 105 E l 2519 Banner Hill 3 226 1347 U i Jefferson City 2 1330 143 L Blowing Rock k n 441 11W No Horse Cr B 221 e Clinton c On Santeetlah Lake 81 li N L Buff 21 Cheoah Poirne t h 67 Wisemans View ch Views of Linville Gorge o TRAI 194 alo c3PR!ÑÄ*s,$ VR;h uc 2580 SAMPSON NATIONAL l Grandfather Mtn C ky NOLICHUCKY / ic MOUNTAIN h Buladean 65 25E u 1367 UNAKA 8 c Newland C 22 Cable Cove c3PR!Ñ*$ Near Fontana Lake 68 Table Rock PR,;V Views of Linville Gorge 8 WILDERNESS k 197 R Linn Cove Viaduct 321 Y 61 k k 26 Chestoa y 1349 e i a r e Halls Crossroads e r o v Visitor Center e re e Riv 331 T e d n er C 1132 r e C 11E r k k u n Poplar Roan Mtn 261 181 i 23 Tsali lr 75 Near Fontana Lake olsto 69 MortimeCr In winter no water or fee Old Forge Poplar k Wilson Creek n c3PRB!l ÑÄ*,\bh$ H c3PR!*,$ Davy Crockett Round Knob c 1514 u Ernestville o PISGAH Oliver Springs R B Boat Launch N Linville Backcountry i Lake R R 1338 v PISGAH Area e On Mulberry Creek i g 1370 No fee, four shooting benches 70 Mulberry i 24 Moss Knob r XP Northeast of Franklin Pf 70 v 5 321 e B 1511 4 1369 640 r 1126 Shelton Creek Rocky Fork N 25 Cullasaja FaOllask Ridge In Cullasaja Gorge 25 70 71 Boone Fork Group camp, by reservation Backcountry Bakersville Crossnore 61 ,V Dandridge c(3PR!*,$F 352 226 Spear 70 1211 Patterson er re Area Flag Pond Red Hill Linville Falls 464 90 av 40 n T 71 r e o e r 26 Cliffside Lake B 2 picnic shelters by reservation c N Linville Falls v v i PRB!s*62,$ h IA e 19E i la 95 Solway H Visitor Center 1522 2055 R p C R 197 o in 31 LA l 2557 69 s P Campers may use Cliffside facilities p A 194 1368 1349 27 Van Hook Glade m PP 1354 n c3R!,$ u Houston Valley 107 212 A 1395 French Broa D Paint Cr 19W Ledger h d o Melton Hill Lake 92 Newport 54 181 U 1353 208 p J 90 In Cullasaja Gorge p 28 Dry Falls P162R,V Knoxville Douglas Lake P ad 41 e NATIONAL i ro Rich r B 6L 6 90 70 g NATIONAL ver C Y Ri I 6 N 11 e r Mtn a APPALACHIAN A 1328 e 1341 ver 9 Brown o 4 i 29 Bridal Veil Falls In Cullasaja Gorge 25 v n R V

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Whether you’re looking for a stroll on pavement or a long hike, each district offers a variety of trails. Visit or call the district offices for more information, maps and current regulations. Please see Page 16 for contact information. Trail climbs 3,720 feet to Mt. Mitchell summit Mount Mitchell Trail’s tough six-mile trek is a challenge for backpackers with stamina. The steep, strenuous trail climbs Mount Mitchell, the East’s highest peak. This 6,684-foot mountain is named after Dr. Elisha Mitchell, who died in 1857 while trying to verify his claim that the mount was the East’s highest peak. To eliminate backtracking and cut hiking time in half, most hikers choose to leave a vehicle at the top of Mount Mitchell and park another car below at Black Mountain Campground. For the most challenging route up Mount PHOTO BY JULIE TRZECIAK Mitchell, hikers enter the trailhead at Black A hiker pauses to take a close up of shot of colorful algae along the Setrock Creek Trail. Remember to Mountain Campground. When leaving the pack a camera, so you can forever capture the beauty and memories along the trail. campground, the trail crosses a bridge over the ong distance trails South Toe River and enters a hardwood and cross every national evergreen forest. After many tight switchbacks up forest and offer many steep terrain, the trail crosses Higgins Bald Trail miles for hikers and at 1.5 miles. backpackers. After four miles, the trail passes remaining L Appalachian National Scenic foundations of the 1920 Camp Alice logging Trail: This trail follows the camp. The trail then joins the Balsam Trail at mile mountain crest from Maine to 5.2 at the observation tower on Mount Mitchell. Georgia and passes through Pisgah Just 0.3 mile farther is the parking lot. For and Nantahala National Forests trailhead directions, see the Trails Illustrated Map, for more than 200 miles. Open to Linville Gorge and Mt. Mitchell. hikers only, the trail boasts a chain of shelters about 10 miles apart. TRAIL DIFFICULTY Detailed guidebooks for the Appalachian Trail are available at PHOTO BY JULIE TRZECIAK EASY: These routes are national forest offices or from the Beneath the hemlock and pine forests of Mount Mitchell and appropriate for novice through Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Black Mountain, Mount Mitchell Trail hikers will find salamanders advanced users. The trails P.O. Box 807, Harpers Ferry, W.Va. slowing crawling on the wet fall gounds. The 5.6-mile trek, rated as generally follow obvious, well- 25425. For more information, most difficult, leaves from Black Mountain Campground. marked trails and roads. Grades call toll-free at (888) AT-STORE 287-8673 or Bartram Trail: This national recreation are gentle, few obstacles are visit the Appalachian Trail web site at www. trail runs across the mountains of South encountered. appalachiantrail.org. Carolina, Georgia and North Carolina. It Overmountain Victory National Historic stretches nearly 80 miles from Highlands to MORE DIFFICULT: These Trail: This trail covers 330 miles from the Cheoah Bald, east of Robbinsville. Blazed in routes are appropriate for Piedmont in Virginia over the mountains in yellow in Nantahala National Forest, the trail intermediate through advanced North Carolina to Kings Mountain National is named after William Bartram, a naturalist users. Terrain may be steeper, trails Military Park in South Carolina. Much of this who roamed the Southern woods in 1775. narrower and some obstacles may trail follows paved highways as it traces the Uwharrie Trail: This trail winds over the be encountered. route of the Patriot army who defeated the Piedmont’s highest ridgetops for 21 miles Loyalists in the battle at Kings Mountain. For through the Uwharrie National Forest. The MOST DIFFICULT: These more details: www.nps.gov/ovvi white-blazed trail crosses three state roads, routes are recommended for Mountains-to-the-Sea Trail: This where trailheads provide access. advanced to expert users only. 216-mile trail starts in the Great Smoky Neusiok Trail: This trail travels 21 miles Terrain is steep. Considerable skill Mountains National Park where it continues in through the east side of the Croatan National is required, as well as knowledge mountainous terrain eastward along the Blue Forest. The Neusiok Trail goes from a cypress- of navigation and survival. Ridge Parkway to Blowing Rock. Blazed in lined beach at Pine Cliff on the Neuse River, white dots, this long-distance trail then heads south through hardwoods and thick pocosin, to east with the goal of reaching the coast. the Newport River at Oyster Point. CAROLINA 11 CONNECTIONS MTN. BACKCOUNTRY AREAS AREA RANGER DISTRICT/ DESCRIPTION TRAIL POSSIBLE TRAILS TRAIL MAP Closest Town MILEAGE USES

Black APPALACHIAN Significant elevation change 43 G 6 8 trails, many loops South Toe/Mt. Mitchell/ Mountain Burnsville up to spruce-fir forest; steep, Big Ivy 828-682-6146 rugged, rocky trails

Blue NANTAHALA Through side slopes of Blue 8 G j 5 trails, including Bartram Trail 1 Valley Highlands Valley, crosses small streams Bartram Trail 828-524-6441 and Glen Falls.

Cheoah CHEOAH High elevation view, 18 G j 2 trails, including the Appalachian Trail, Bald Robbinsville steep trails, grassy bald, Appalachian and FSQ*: Hewitt, Topton 828-479-6431 cascades, shelter Bartram Trails

Fires TUSQUITEE Remote, high elevation, 19 G 6 4 trails FSQ*: Andrews, Topton Creek Hayesville some primitive trails; Shooting Creek, 828-837-5152 Hayesville

Laurel PISGAH Streamside & ridgeline 13 G - 6 5 trails, part outside Pisgah District Trails Mountain Brevard trails, some views, high use backcountry area 828-877-3265

Mackey GRANDFATHER Primitive ridgetop trails, 17 G j 5 trails FSQ*: Old Fort, Mountain Old Fort low use, few signs or blazes Marion West 828-652-2144

Panthertown NANTAHALA Stream valley, views, 30 G j numerous trails FSQ*: Big Ridge, Cashiers rock outcrops, waterfalls 6 - Lake Toxaway 828-524-6441

Shelton APPALACHIAN Remote, steep, rugged 33 G 6 trails, including Good ROG** Laurel Burnsville trails, some waterfalls the Appalachian FSQ*: Greystone, White 828-682-6146 low use, shelters Rock, Flag Pond, Hot Springs

Snowbird CHEOAH Remote, steep, rugged 50 w 8 trails Snowbird Backcountry Robbinsville trails, some waterfalls Trail Map

*FSQ: USGS quad with national forest lands and trails **ROG: Recreational Opportunity Guide WILDERNESS: BACKCOUNTRY a primitive Hundreds of miles of Look out for these trails await you in the experience backcountry areas of bugs, snakes, plants Pisgah and Nantahala TICKS & CHIGGERS are present in Our forests have 11 designated wildernesses, National Forests. These the mountains and common on the Piedmont with at least one in each national forest. Because areas are large blocks and the Coastal Plain. Chiggers cause an itchy wildernesses are managed to protect their prim- of forest with no open welt, especially in warm, tight places, such as eval character, signs and blazes are minimal. roads and little evi- under waistbands and elastic. Ticks can transmit Wilderness hikers, expected to be self-reliant, dence of disturbance diseases. Wear insect repellent in the summer and should carry a compass and topographic map and to the land. check for ticks after every trip to the woods. know how to use them. Some trails Most trails are open only to hikers. However, begin outside SNAKES that are poisonous are rarely seen, the Southern Nantahala and Shining Rock Wilder- nesses have some trails that are open to horses. the back- but rattlesnakes and copperheads do live in North To maintain the wilderness quality, special country area and travel through some evidence of Carolina. Cottonmouths live along coastal rivers regulations are enforced. resource management, such as wildlife openings, and in the swamps. l Campfires are not allowed in Shining Rock old roads and timber harvest sites. To be safe, leave snakes alone—don’t try to or Middle Prong Wildernesses. If you wish As in designated wildernesses, motorized catch, antagonize or kill them. Also, avoid putting to cook, use a backpack stove. vehicles are not allowed in backcountry areas. your hands or feet near rocks or logs where l However, unlike wilderness trails, some snakes aren’t easily seen. In any wilderness, no motorized equipment backcountry trails are open to mountain bikers. and no bicycles, wagons or carts are Trailhead signs show who can use the trail. POISON allowed. l Most trails are signed and blazed, and the IVY is a com- Only primitive recreation activities, such size of the hiking group is not limited, although mon plant that as backpacking and camping, are allowed. groups no larger than 15 are recommended. In causes an itchy l Group size is limited to a maximum of 10. wilderness, group size is limited to 10. rash and l Visitors may not remove plants, stones or Backcountry areas offer a vast array of scenic should be moss, but berries or nuts can be collected beauty and recreation opportunities. So get a trail avoided. It has for personal use. map, your daypack or backpack, and explore the white berries that are l In Linville Gorge Wilderness from May 1 backcountry! eaten by many birds, especially in the winter to Oct. 31, permits are required for camp- To order maps, see Page 4. For more when food is scarce. Poison ivy grows as a vine ing on weekends and holidays. information about a backcountry area, see the or shrub, but always has three leaflets. Remember: For permits or more information, contact above chart for the related district phone number. LEAVES OF THREE, LET IT BE. the Grandfather District at 828-652-2144. CAROLINA 12 CONNECTIONS TAKE A RIDE ON THE FOREST TRAILS National Park, the Harmon Den area offers 14 MOUNTAIN BIKING miles of trails and 50 miles of roads for horseback Mountain bikes are allowed on more than riding. The Harmon Den Group Camp has 10 sites 257 miles of trails. Trails open to mountain bikes with stalls and a manger for four horses, water are designated with the bike symbol. Most roads and vault toilets. The camping fee is $15 per closed to motor vehicles are signed to show they night. To reserve a site, call 877-444-6777 or go are open to cyclists. Wilderness is off limits to online to www.recreation.gov. mountain bikes. In the Pisgah District of the Pisgah National Bikers can discover great mountain trails at Forest, five miles northeast of North Mills River Tsali Recreation Area, west of Bryson City. This Campground, the Wash Creek Group Camp area offers 42 miles of challenging single-track offers a site for 35 people and 15 vehicles. Open trails overlooking Fontana Lake and the Great year-round, the site’s fee is $35. For reservations, Smoky Mountains. Tsali has a daily $2-trail-use call the Pisgah Ranger Station at 828-877-3265. fee per bike or $15 annual pass that is sold at the In the Uwharrie National Forest near Troy, Cheoah Ranger Station. Hikers yield to horses. Bikers yield to hikers and horses. horses may use a 32-mile trail system near Badin Fees are paid at the trailhead and used of trail Lake Recreation Area, which offers fishing, improvements at Tsali Recreation Area. HORSEBACK RIDING waterskiing and hiking. The Appalachian Ranger District near Standing Indian Basin is a good area for The Canebrake Horse Camp is near the trail Hot Springs offers three trails—an old railroad horseback riding in Nantahala National Forest. system. Open year-round, the Canebrake Horse grade for 3.6 miles beside Laurel River, the 7.5- South of Franklin, Hurricane Creek Campground Camp offers 29 sites with parking spurs, flush mile Golden Ridge Trail on Rich Mountain with is open to horses March 15-Dec. 15. The camping toilets and showers. The camping fee is $12 per several overlooks, and the Mill Ridge Trail that fee is $6 per night. The Bristol Horse Camp, north night. To reserve a campsite, call 877-444-6777 offers good views on its four-mile loop. of Hayesville, adjoins 19 miles of trail in the (toll-free) or go online to www.recreation.gov. The Uwharrie National Forest near Tusquitee District. The camping fee is $5. Riders can get a free Badin Lake Recreation Troy offers 22 miles of bike trails in the Wood In the Appalachian District of Pisgah Nation- Area brochure that includes a horse trails map. Mountain Trail System. al Forest, east of Great Smoky Mountains Brochures are available at the ranger station.

l Use weed-free feed. Scatter manure, pick up HORSE SENSE trash and fill in pawed holes. Ensure campfires Horses can be hard on the trails, trees and land. are dead out. Here are some simple ways to reduce your impact in the forest and have a safe, enjoyable ride. l Share the trail. Riders should yield to motorized vehicles, but hikers and bikers should l To protect water quality, keep horses at least yield to you. Say hello, and give them instruc- 100 feet from water. tions about where to wait while you pass.

l Stay on designated horse trails. To prevent l A horse crossing a state line is required to have erosion, don’t shortcut trails. a negative Coggins test within the last year.

l To tether your horse, use a tree-saver strap tied l Before leaving, clean campsites and hitching- between two trees. If no trees are near, picket post areas, throw away all trash in receptacles, or hobble your horse. and make sure all fires are dead out.

l No passengers are allowed on ATVs, unless OHVs------TRAIL RULES vehicles are designed to carry passengers. North Carolina’s national the most fun, choose trails that match operating forests offer four trail systems limitations of you and your vehicle. Most areas l Unlicensed vehicles are not allowed on for riding off-highway vehicles, have maps that show trail difficulty. designated Forest Service roads. including all-terrain vehicles, Please follow these enforced forest regulations 4-wheel-drive and trail bikes. for treading lightly on the land: l Spark arresters, mufflers and brakes are Within these areas, you must required for motorized vehicles. stay on signed routes marked l ATV and motorcycle operators must wear with symbols showing the kind DOT-approved helmets and eye protection. l Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on all trail of vehicle you’re driving. Some systems or in recreation areas. routes are badly eroded and are l Children under 8 may not operate ATVs or closed. Help nature restore these motorcycles. An operator under 16 must have l Travel only on OHV designated routes. trails by not riding on them. For constant supervision by adult over the age of 18. Cross-country travel is prohibited. WHERE TO RIDE OHVs AREA DISTRICT USER DAILY SEASON TRAIL SEASON CLOSEST TOWN TYPE FEE PASS MILES Wayehutta NANATHALA/ ATV, trail bike $5 Y $30 Y 22 April 1-Dec. 15 Franklin Daytime only

Brown GRANDFATHER Mostly ATV $5 I $30 I 33.5 April 1-Jan. 1 Mountain Lenoir and trail bike

Badin Lake UWHARRIE/ All: ATV, $5 I $30 I 16 April 1-Dec. 15 Troy trail bike, 4WD

Black Swamp CROATAN/ 50-inch-wheel-base $5 I $30 I 8 Year-round New Bern ATV, 4WD, trail bike

I No passes at trailhead; purchase in advance from district office or local stores. Passes sold on site. Y CAROLINA 13 CONNECTIONS NEUSIOK TRAIL: a wetland journey

Hikers may see an alligator soaking up some sun rays in the cypress swamps.

ome to the Croatan National Forest, the the 26-mile Neusiok Trail winds though sandy beaches near Neuse River and across salt marshes on Newport River. In between, the trail crosses cypress Hswamps, hardwood ridges, longleaf-pine savannahs and freshwater evergreen-shrub bogs called pocosins.

A walk on the wet side A hiker enjoys the beauty of the beach along the Neusiok Trail. The Neusiok Trail boardwalks cross many boggy places where pitcher plants and bald • Copperhead Landing is halfway between All photos by Bill Lea cypress trees grow, while forests of tall longleaf Pine Cliff and NC 206 pine thrive in drier areas. The quiet hiker may • Dogwood Camp is less than a mile south of through May when the brush is thinner and spot white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, black bear, NC 101 insects are sparse. For shortening the journey, the gray squirrels or even an alligator. Birdlife • Blackjack Lodge is about one mile north of trail crosses several roads. Parking is located at abounds, including osprey, bald eagles and red- Mill Creek Road trailheads and marked by rectangular tags. cockaded woodpeckers. Each three-sided shelter has a fire grill and The Neusiok Trail travels over many wet accommodates about five people. No drinking Part of 900-mile trail areas, so hikers may get their feet wet despite the water is available along the trail. Hunters Marked with white blazes, the Neusiok Trail many bridges and boardwalks. Hikers may camp sometimes walk the Neusiok, so hikers should is part of the 900-mile Mountain-to-Sea Trail that anywhere along the trail. In addition, these trail wear bright orange hats or vests during October begins in Great Smoky Mountains National Park shelters offer dry refuges: and November. Hiking is best from October and ends in Jockey Ridge State Park at the ocean. Uwharrie reaps reinvestment rewards

PHOTO BY BILL LEA Rocky Mountain Loop and Falls Dam Trail renovations will benefit off-higway-vehicle riders. Over the next two years, American Recovery and Reinvestment funds will benefit North Carolina’s piedmont national forest. Repairs and upgrades to the Uwharrie National Forest’s trails and facilities will welcome PHOTO BY JULIE TRZECIAK visitors by summer 2011. Recovery money will Uwharrie National Forest horseback riders will enjoy the upgrades on the River and Morgan trails. fund major facelifts on Rocky Mountain Loop American recovery work is also slated for sites. The workers will restore eroded trails and and Falls Dam trails, popular off-highway-vehicle River and Morgan trails, hike, bike and horse remove trail shortcuts. trails that total 5.6 miles. Trail crews will install trails, big drawing cards for horseback riders. At Badin Lake Group Campground, new culverts to redirect small streams, contour slopes Rated as moderate in difficulty, the 3.6-mile River flush toilets will replace a broken vault toilet, and improve drainage. Trail runs along the Uwharrie River. A popular while a new vault toilet will replace an old vault To keep water drained from these trails, horse trail, the Morgan Trail travels 1.7 miles and toilet at Woodrun Hunt Camp. crews will fill deep ruts and construct rolling dips connects to the River Trail. Projects related to forest management are along certain trail sections. Workers will also To stabilize and dry out these trails, crews also funded this year. Crews will lay out timber replace or install new culverts to reduce erosion. will drain water off trails with diversion channels units totaling 400 acres. To discourage southern Contractors will also build and install a bridge on and fill in muddy spots with rock and clay. pine beetle outbreaks, timber markers will Dickey Bell Trail, a popular off-highway-vehicle In addition, crews will make renovations designate which trees to cut and determine harvest trail that crosses Dutch John Creek. where trail use adversely impacted archeological locations using global positioning systems. t r o f u a 1 2 3 4 5 e B l T h k r a o n c l y

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A B C D E F G H CAROLINA 16 CONNECTIONS Forest partners restore ecosystems by Michelle Aldridge Streambank stabilization Just like human bodies, forests improves water quality adapt better to change when they are In another restoration success, healthy and resilient. When impacted biologists and engineers stabilized a by minor threats, healthy forests section of the North Fork Mills River. recover quickly by natural processes. Stream bank sections were re-contoured However, when threats are severe and planted with vegetation, shrubs or widespread, active management and trees, which will reduce sediment restores forest health faster than natural entering the stream and improve water recovery alone. quality and aquatic habitat. Today’s forests face many changing A trail culvert crossing was replaced conditions that can undermine ecosys- with a natural looking stream channel, tem health. To combat these threats, improving passage for aquatic species. forest managers are working with Boulders and logs were placed in the researchers and partners to restore for- stream to redirect water flow, stabilizing est habitats, water quality, native plant banks and enhancing wildlife habitat. communities, fire regimes and ecosys- Economic recovery funds tem diversity. help restore ecosystems Pt beetle releases: one way While ecosystem restoration occurs to save hemlock trees in North Carolina’s national forests ev- One threat facing North Carolina ery year, economic recovery funds will forests is the spread of hemlock woolly support these additional forest restora- adelgid (Adelgas tsugae), a pinprick- tion projects: sized insect that feeds on hemlock sap. l Restore scenic and ecologically After adelgids feed on hemlock sap for rich grassy balds at Roan Mountain three to five years, the tree’s needles l Combat invasive species and en- fall off and the hemlock starves. hance habitat of two endangered spe- To restore North’s Carolina’s hem- cies at Cheoah River locks, many national forest Carolina l Enhance habitat for the endangered and eastern hemlocks were treated, and red-cockaded woodpecker and forest managers, researchers and part- rough-leaf loosestrife plant ners are evaluating the success of these l Create more native longleaf pine earlier treatments. In addition, forest savannas, once a dominant forest managers are planning more treatment ecosystem in the Southeast options, such as biological and chemi- l Conduct controlled burns across cal controls. Foresters are also priori- multiple counties tizing future treatment areas. PHOTO BY WILL BLOZAN l Protect streams and watersheds Northern flying squirrels Appalachian Arborists member, Brian Hinshaw, releases Pt beetles on a by reducing erosion through trail safely cross skyway Carolina hemlock tree in Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest. The beetles eat and road maintenance Last year, forest wildlife biologists hemlock woolly adelgids, the insect killing hemlocks across the South. North Carolina ecosystem restor- and partners created a safe passage for this problem, wildlife biologists worked with employees from North ation efforts are part of a broader initia- endangered Carolina northern flying Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, NC Department of Transpor- tive to restore the health, structure and squirrels crossing Nantahala National tation, Duke Energy and Western Carolina University. They erected tall function of forests across the Southern Forest’s Cherohala Skyway. The Sky- structures along the Skyway shoulder that serve as artificial trees. Appalachians and the United States. way corridor, which divides the squir- Carolina northern flying squirrels climbed the poles and glided from To learn more about ecological res- rel population and limits access to nest- one structure to the other, just as they would glide from tree to tree. toration in the Pisgah and Nantahala na- ing and forage ground, was too wide Within days of installation, biologists captured nighttime infrared video tional forests,visit: http://www.cs.unca. for squirrels to glide across. To solve of squirrels gliding between the structures, safely crossing the Skyway. edu.nfsnc/restoration/restoration.htm.

Pisgah Ranger District NATIONAL FORESTS 1001 Pisgah Highway IN NORTH CAROLINA Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 Pisgah Supervisor’s Office 828-877-3265 National Forest 77 Greensboro 85 160A Zillicoa Street (On U.S. 276 north of Brevard) Asheville, NC 28801 Nov.-May 23: Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 828-257-4200 23 May 24 -Oct: Mon.-Fri., Raleigh 17 (Take UNCA exit 25 off I-26, go 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. & holidays, 40 85 toward UNCA to first right) 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., 1-5 p.m. Asheville Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 26 1 NANTAHALA 95 PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST NATIONAL FOREST Charlotte Appalachian Ranger District Cheoah Ranger District Burnsville Unit 1070 Massey Branch Road 30 East Hwy., 19 Bypass Nantahala 17 Robbinsville, NC 28771 National Forest Burnsville, NC 28714 828-479-6431 Uwharrie 828-682-6146 (Take U.S. 129 north of (On U.S. 19-E bypass Robbinsville to NC 143, turn left Nantahala Ranger District National Forest in Burnsville) & go about one mile) 90 Sloan Road Croatan Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Franklin, NC 28734 National Forest 828-524-6441 CROATAN NATIONAL Grandfather Ranger District Tusquitee Ranger District (Turn at light on U.S. 64, FOREST 123 Woodland Drive west of Franklin) 141 E. Fisher Avenue UWHARRIE NATIONAL 109 East Lawing Drive Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. FOREST Nebo, NC 28761 Murphy, NC 28906 New Bern, NC 28560 252-638-5628 789 NC 24/27 East 828-652-2144 828-837-5152 Troy, NC 27371 (Off I-40, Nebo/Lake James Exit) (Turn off U.S. 64 on Hiwassee (On U.S. 70S of New Bern) Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 910-576-6391 Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Street in front of BB&T bank. (2 miles east of Troy on NC 24/27) Go two blocks to sign. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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