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This wooded trail shortcuts the Slickrock Creek Trail (#42) through rolling terrain.


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2.2

Miles

3.5

KM

Point to Point

1,884' 574 m

High

1,278' 390 m

Low

537' 164 m

Up

659' 201 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

34%

Max Grade (19°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views

Description

Starting at a junction along the Slickrock Creek Trail, the trail leaves the banks of the Cheoah River to follow Ike Branch up a densely forested ridge until it is just a memory.

When you come to a junction, you might want to stop and pull out the Hiking Project mobile app to make sure you're heading in the right direction. This area can sometimes be tricky.

Eventually, the trail will pass a campsite at Ike's Flat before ending back into the Slickrock Creek Trail.

Flora & Fauna

Experience this area in the autumn to see its hardwood forests erupt in fiery fall color.

Contacts

Shared By:

Shaun Blom

Trail Ratings

  3.0 from 1 vote

#11

in Tapoco

#31275

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#11

in Tapoco

#1,298

in North Carolina

#31,275

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Photos

Solitude on the Benton MacKaye Trail in the Slickrock Wilderness Area
Apr 7, 2020 near Robbins…, NC
The old trailhead sign.
May 1, 2017 near Robbins…, NC
Yellowhammer Gap trailhead on Ike Branch
Jul 29, 2018 near Robbins…, NC
Hangover trailhead on Ike Branch
Jul 29, 2018 near Robbins…, NC
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Jun 24, 2017
Shaun Blom
Alot of downed trees. Be prepared 2mi
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