Ferrin Knob via Spencer Branch and Bad Fork
Hike Number: 106
Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District, MST, BRP
Trailhead Location: Trace Ridge parking lot
Trailend Location: same
Hike Type: Loop
Hiking Distance (miles): 10
Difficulty: Difficult
Elevation Range: 2,465 / 4,050
Total Elevation Gain: 2,000
Total Elevation Descent: 2,080
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0106.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0106.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0106.gpx
Trail Description: Climb Fletcher Creek & Spencer Branch Trail to BRP. Right to overlook, then MST to Ferrin Knob lunch spot; then MST; cross under BRP, then right onto Bad Fork Trail. Cross FS 5000, go thru campsite, then left, then right over ridge to trailhead..
Topos: Dunsmore Mt
Special Features: Mountain View
Flower Season: Early April
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Trace Ridge Trailhead
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 42
Driving Directions: I-26 S to NC 280 S; rt. onto N. Mills River Rd.; rt. onto FS 5000; go 2 mls, then left to Trace Ridge trailhead.
Notes: Nice winter hike for winter views and possible snow at higher elevations.
Hike History: A0401, A0801