Hot Springs Mountain Trail
Hot Springs Mountain Trail, a 1.7-mile loop trail, is one of the park's most popular trails.
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Hot Springs Mountain Trail Details
Hot Springs Mountain Trail, a 1.7-mile loop trail, is one of the park's most popular trails. The trailhead is at the pagoda picnic shelter just below the Hot Springs Mountain Tower. The trail descends through a mixed hardwood and pine forest. The lower slope is steep here, but offers some great vistas. About halfway down, hikers can rest at a trail shelter, located at the Gulpha Gorge Trail intersection. Hikers should continue along the trail and descend the western side of the slope, turning left at the first junction. Those who go straight will end up on Dogwood Trail. Continue on the serpentine path to Hot Springs Mountain Drive, and hike up the western slope of Hot Springs Mountain after crossing the road. At the junction with Honeysuckle Trail, hikers should stay left to complete the loop. You'll cross Hot Springs Mountain Drive two more times before arriving back at the picnic area.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
1.7 miles
Estimated time
Region
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Hot Springs Mountain Trail
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0.1 mi away
Hot Springs Mountain
Accessible via Hot Springs Mountain Drive, as well as a number of hiking trails, Hot Springs Mountain is the definitive feature in the eastern portion of the park.
0.1 mi away
Hot Springs Mountain Tower
Opened in 1983, the Hot Springs Mountain Tower provides visitors with a viewpoint 1,256 feet above sea level.
0.2 mi away
Hot Springs Mountain Drive
Hot Springs Mountain Drive offers the main scenic access to the eastern portion of the park.
0.2 mi away
Floral Trail
Floral Trail is around 0.4 miles one way, and connects the Dogwood and Honeysuckle Trails.
0.2 mi away
Fountain Trail
This short - only 528 feet - steep access trail begins on Fountain Street below the Hot Springs Mountain Drive entrance.
