Bradley Creek and Riverside Stream Crossings
Hike Number: 368
Area Location: Turkey Pen, Pisgah Ranger District
Trailhead Location: Yellow Gap Rd.
Trailend Location: Turkey Pen
Hike Type: One Way
Hiking Distance (miles): 8.7
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Range: 2,312 / 2,731
Total Elevation Gain: 0,650
Total Elevation Descent: 0,700
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0368.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0368.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0368.gpx
Trail Description: Bradley Creek Trail to Riverside trail to Bradley Creek trail. Up hill to Turkey Pen parking area..
Topos: Pisgah Forest, Dunsmore
Special Features: Stream Crossings
Flower Season: April
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Turkey Pen Parking Lot
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 70
Driving Directions: I-26 E to NC 280 S; rt. on Turkey Pen Rd. Drop some cars here. Then NC 280 N; left onto N. Mills River Rd. to FS 1206 (Yellow Gap Rd.) S to trailhead on left at campsite before Slate Rock Creek trailhead..
Notes: There are 25 stream crossings on this route, the terrain is almost level and you will enjoy the beauty of the streams and diverse flora nearby. S. Mills River crossings should be avoided in high water. 17-mile, 35 minute car shuttle.
Hike History: A0403, A0603, A0803