Hawkbill Creek to Hawkbill Rock to Little Snowball Tower
Hike Number: 164
Area Location: Craggies
Trailhead Location: Intersection of FS63 & FS63A
Trailend Location: Same
Hike Type: Loop
Hiking Distance (miles): 8.4
Difficulty: Difficult
Elevation Range: 2,966 / 4,949
Total Elevation Gain: 2,870
Total Elevation Descent: 2,870
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0164.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0164.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0164.gpx
Trail Description: Bushwhack up Hawkbill Creek to top of cove, then steep 400 ft. bushwhack up to Hawkbill Rock. Then hike along ridge line to site of Little Snowball Tower. Follow road down into valley..
Topos: Craggy Pinnacle
Special Features: Wildflowers
Flower Season: Late April
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: *None*
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 54
Driving Directions: I-26 W; right onto NC 197 N to Barnardsville; right onto Dillingham Rd.; right onto FS63 to FS 63A.
Notes: One of the best wildflower hikes in the area, with trilliums, Snow Orchis, Larkspur & ramps. Also see the rare Indian Paint Brush. Late April to early May is best for the flowers and ramps.
Hike History: A0302; A0602, A0702, A0802