Pilot Rock, Laurel Mountain and Slate Rock Creek Trails
Hike Number: 423
Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District
Trailhead Location: Pilot Rock trailhead
Trailend Location: Slate Rock Creek trailhead
Hike Type: One Way
Hiking Distance (miles): 7
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Range: 3,302 / 5,282
Total Elevation Gain: 1,440
Total Elevation Descent: 2,000
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0423.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0423.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0423.gpx
Trail Description: Hike up the Pilot Rock trail, stopping to enjoy the views. Then turn downhill on the Laurel Mountain Trail and a connector trail to the Slate Rock Creek Trail, one of the gems of the Pisgah Forest.:-)
Topos: Dunsmore Mt
Special Features: Mountain views, Rushing Waters
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: North Mills Recreation Area Parking Lot
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 85
Driving Directions: I-26 E to NC 280 S; right onto N. Mills River Rd; continue on FS 1206 (Yellow Gap Rd.) to Pilot Rock trailhead.
Notes: 2 mile car shuttle
Hike History: A0501 cancelled, A0601, A0801, A0904, W1003