Pink Bed Loop - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Pink Bed Loop
Country:	United States
State:	North Carolina
Nearby Town:	Asheville
Rating:
Directions:	Easy day hike that's really nice in the Spring. Can be made into multi-day hike by using other trails.
Total Hike Distance:	5.10 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Easy to Moderate
Permit Required:	No
Hike Type:	Roundtrip, Loop Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	Pink Bed Loop Parking Lot
Trails Used:	Pink Bed Loop and Barnett Branch
Backcountry Campsites:	Yes
Backcountry Water Sources:	Streams, Rivers, Springs
Management:	None
Contact Information:	Pisgah National Forest,NC Ranger District
Best Season:	Spring, Summer, Fall
Users:	Hikers, Bikers, Dogs
Road Conditions:	Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads
Hike Summary:	This hike loops you around a unique, flat, high-elevation valley. You'll see rare mountain bogs, including glimpses of some rare and endangered species of plants if you're lucky. You'll pass through a forest in transition, as beavers have dammed the South Fork Mills River to form their ponds, which are drowing out the trees. You'll also find crystal clear brooks, wildlife meadows, and scenic fern-filled woods. This forest is one of the first to ever be managed through modern forestry techniques, earning it the nickname "The Cradle of Forestry in America."

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