Vann Cliff and Spring Creek Nature Trails
Hike Number: 522
Area Location: Hot Springs
Trailhead Location: FS Campground
Trailend Location: Same
Hike Type: Loop
Hiking Distance (miles): 3.6
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Range: 1,514 / 2,468
Total Elevation Gain: 1,000
Total Elevation Descent: 1,000
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0522.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0522.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0522.gpx
Trail Description: Hike from campground on the Vann Cliff Trail to nice views of Hot Spring/French Broad River Valley. Then down to Campground and on to the fast moving Spring Creek then back to campground.:-)
Topos: Spring Creek
Special Features: Mountain Views
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 90
Driving Directions: From Hot Springs take NC 209 south towards Spring Creek. About 2 miles on left is the Forest Service Campground. Park in campground. All trailheads are from the campground.
Hike History: H0604