Fires Creek Section / Old Road Gap Trail - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Fires Creek Section / Old Road Gap Trail |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Nearby Town: | Murphy NC |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | I think most folks access the Rim Trail at Leatherwood Falls. I accessed it at Count Corners via the Old Road Gap Trail. The lower end of the Old Road Gap Trail is near FS 7099 and Tuni Gap road in the Nantahala NF. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 30.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Moderate to Difficult |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | Roundtrip, Loop Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | FS 7099 and Tuni Gap Rd. in Nantahala NF |
| Trails Used: | Old Road Gap Trail, Fires Creek Rim Trail, Little Fires Creek Trail, Trail Ridge Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | Yes |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams, Springs |
| Management: | U.S. Forest Service |
| Contact Information: | Unknown |
| Best Season: | |
| Users: | Hikers, Horses |
| Road Conditions: | Unmaintained Gravel or Dirt Roads |
| Hike Summary: | I did this short hike in April 07. I took the Old Road Gap Trail to County Corners on the Fires Creek Rim Trail. I had intended to hike the entire Rim Trail but weather turned ominous and I cut across the Fires Creek basin by descending on the Little Fires Creek Trail and going back up the Trail Ridge Trail to Big Stamp. That was a tough ascent! I circled back to County Corners and back down the Old Road Gap Trail. Maintenance on the trails was decent although I have been up here in summer when the briars were a bit bothersome. I actually ran into 3 ladies on horses who had a pruning saw and were cutting and clearing as they went. Potrock Bald was a very beautiful panoramic view. I use the guidebooks by John Ray which have been mentioned elsewher on this site. Very helpful, maybe essential for those not familiar with the area. |
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