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North Harper Creek Shortcut Trail

Intermediate Intermediate
 4.0 (1)
  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Pisgah National Forest
  5. Wilson Creek
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“A nice section of the longer MST that slowly climbs through fern filled coves. ”

Brandon Thrower
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Miles

1.6

KM

Point to Point

2,514' 766 m

High

2,186' 666 m

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Up

328' 100 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

11%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Fall Colors · River/Creek · Spring · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This trail connect Pineola Rd with the North Harper Creek Trail and is a part of the longer Mountains to Sea Trail. This trail winds slowly through fern filled coves as it reaches it's two ends. This is great trail to take if trying to view Bard Falls on a shorter hike.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Pisgah National Forest Grandfather Ranger District

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Brandon Thrower
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  4.0 from 1 vote

#15

in Wilson Creek

#17013

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Trail Rankings

#15

in Wilson Creek

#703

in North Carolina

#17,013

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