Heartbreak Ridge - Rocky Mtn. Loop
Hike Number: 597
Area Location: Old Fort
Trailhead Location: Graphite
Trailend Location: same
Hike Type: Loop
Hiking Distance (miles): 12.5
Difficulty: Very Difficult
Total Elevation Gain: 4,600
Total Elevation Descent: 4,600
Trail Description: Up Heartbreak Ridge to Rocky Mtn. Then steep and risky descent to Jarrett Creek Rd. near Star Gap. Turn right and follow road to Heartbreak Ridge and return downhill to trailhead.:-)
Topos: Old Fort, Montreat
Special Features: Mountain Views
Flower Season: May
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: exit 64, I-40 near McDonalds
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 70
Driving Directions: I-240 E to I-40 E to exit 72; left onto old US 70 to church at Graphite
Notes: Very strenuous hike; hikers must be mentally and physically prepared for 1000 ft. descent in 1/3 mile from summit of Rocky Mtn.
Hike History: A0801