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