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A fun quad buster trail in the Wilson Creek Area with a nice mix of technical and non-technical stretches and good views


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Map Key

2.9

Miles

4.6

KM

Point to Point

2,431' 741 m

High

1,576' 480 m

Low

254' 77 m

Up

887' 270 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (4°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Unknown

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

Description

This trail allows for a loop with the Harper Creek Trail by connecting to that trail on both ends. The loop is both fun and beautiful. It is part of the MST as well. Near the top it has a good view overlooking South Harper Creek Falls as well looking out to Grandfather Mountain. As the trail starts descending more steeply, the tread becomes more rocky and rooty and has some gullied out sections that keep your footwork working overtime, but near the end it mellows out a bit, and you can enjoy some pleasant hiking before hitting the creek crossing to get back to Harper Creek Trail.

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Shared By:

Brandon Thrower

Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 1 vote

#12

in Wilson Creek

#15690

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#12

in Wilson Creek

#650

in North Carolina

#15,690

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Crossing Harper Creek on Raider Camp / Mountains to Sea Trail.
Mar 21, 2020 near Linville, NC
View of Grandfather Mountain from Raider Camp Trail
Mar 21, 2020 near Linville, NC
Take a breather at the South Harper Falls Overlook and truly enjoy the falls' majesty.
Jan 16, 2017 near Linville, NC

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