Hike Name: | Pisgah National Forest - Wilson Creek Recreation Area - Harper's Creek |
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Country: | United States |
State: | North Carolina |
Nearby Town: | Morganton |
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Directions: | From Morganton, travel 10.5 miles north on NC 181 to Brown Mountain Beach Road (also referred to as Collettsville Road and SR 1405). Turn right and continue for 5 miles to SR 1328. Turn left and continue 4.5 miles. Cross the Wilson Creek bridge and bear to the right; turn left at the stop sign. Mortimer Recreation Area and campground is 4.5 miles ahead. Just before the campground, you will see a parking area to the left before you reach the small community of Mortimer. |
Total Hike Distance: | 4.00 miles |
Hike Difficulty: | Moderate |
Permit Required: | No |
Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
Hike Starts/Ends: | NC 1328 |
Trails Used: | Harper's Creek Trail |
Backcountry Campsites: | Yes |
Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams, Rivers |
Management: | U.S. Forest Service |
Contact Information: | Pisgah National Forest Wilson Creek Recreation Area Route 1, Box 110A Nebo, NC 28761 (704) 652-2144 |
Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
Users: | Hikers, Dogs |
Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads |
Hike Summary: | This short backtrack hike starts just off NC 1328 south of the Mortimer Recreation Area and climbs a ridge, descends to Harper's Creek, then climbs again passing by a beautiful waterfall with a spur trail to the left. Although we backtracked out, another option is to loop back to the trailhead using the Raider's Camp Trail which is due south of the Harper's Creek Trail. There are excellent swimming holes on Harper's Creek, and some scattered campsites along the stream. |
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Please note that the phone number listed on this site as Pisgah National Forest is NOT the correct number.