South Mtns. Loop
Hike Number: 31
Area Location: South Mtns State Park
Trailhead Location: End of SR1904
Trailend Location: same
Hike Type: Loop
Hiking Distance (miles): 9.3
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Range: 1,300 / 2,322
Total Elevation Gain: 2,350
Total Elevation Descent: 2,350
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0031.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0031.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0031.gpx
Trail Description: Climb to Jacob Fork River overlook, waterfall and visitor center; later pass top of High Shoals waterfall..
Topos: Benn Knob
Special Features: Waterfalls
Flower Season: April
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Black Mountain Near McDonalds
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 170
Driving Directions: I-240 E to I-40 E exit105; south on NC18 for 11.1 mi; right on SR1913 Sugarloaf for 4.3 mi to Old NC18; left then 2.7 mi; right on SR1901 Wards Gap - go 1.4 mi; bear right on SR1904 South Mtns St Pk Ave; go 1.1 mi; enter park; go 2.5 mi to trailheads.
Notes: The trailhead parking is for all the trails in the park - pick the right trail.
Hike History: A0802