Garenflo Gap to Hot Springs
Hike Number: 339
Area Location: Appalachian Trail
Trailhead Location: Garenflo Gap
Trailend Location: Hot Springs
Hike Type: Car Shuttle
Hiking Distance (miles): 6
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Range: 1,319 / 2,750
Total Elevation Gain: 0,900
Total Elevation Descent: 2,350
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0339.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0339.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0339.gpx
Trail Description: Hike AT north, reaching half way at Deer Park Mountain Shelter. Ascend Canebrake Ridge, over Deer Park Mtn, down to and through Hot Springs and over the French Broad River bridge to the NOC parking lot..
Topos: Lemon Gap, Spring Creek, Hot Springs
Special Features: Mountain Views
Flower Season: Early April
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: *None*
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 90
Driving Directions: I-26 E to US 25/70 W. Right turn just before river, then left to drop one car at NOC parking lot; return to US 25/70, then NC 209 S, then right onto Turkey Cove Rd. to Garenflo Gap.
Notes: This AT section has gentle terrain and open forest, crossing minor ridges and draws, goes through the middle of Hot Springs and over the French Broad River bridge.
Hike History: W0402, A0403, A0704