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