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Piney Creek Trail

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  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. Nantahala National Forest
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4.6 Miles 7.4 Kilometers


83%

Runnable

50' 15 m

Ascent

-1,751' -534 m

Descent

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

32%

Max Grade (18°)

4,560' 1,390 m

High

2,860' 872 m

Low

Shared By Matt Kirby

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“A long descent back to Caney Fork Rd. with a creek crossing along the way.”

— Matt Kirby
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Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Spring · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Runner Notes

You can use this trail separate from the "To the High Line" run, but it is best done with its pals Beech Flat Creek Trail and Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 2 as a bigger loop.

Description

For this trail, take the trail to the right that heads down to Piney Creek from the Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 2. At mile 2-ish, you'll come to a creek crossing; use caution. Eventually, you'll come to another forest service gate where you'll continue on Piney Road, a gravel road. For the next 3 miles, continue descending until you hit another gravel road. This is Caney Fork, the same road you drove up. Head back to your vehicle about 2 miles away.

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Contacts

Local Club: Plott Balsam Runners

Land Manager: USFS - Nantahala National Forest Office

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in Nantahala National Forest

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in North Carolina

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