Pink Beds to Soapstone Ridge
Hike Number: 598
Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District
Trailhead Location: Pink Beds Parking Lot
Trailend Location: same
Hike Type: Loop
Hiking Distance (miles): 6.7
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Range: 2,100 / 4,040
Total Elevation Gain: 1,200
Total Elevation Descent: 1,200
Trail Description: From the Pink Beds parking lot hike part of the Pink Beds loop, then up the Barnett Branch trail up to Rich Mountain on the Black Mountain trail for lunch and views to north and south. Then down to the Cradle of Forestry via the Club Gap trail.:-)
Topos: Shining Rock
Special Features: P-400
Flower Season: April
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Pisgah Ranger Station, US 276
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 90
Driving Directions: I-26 E to NC 280 S to US 276 W to Pink Beds parking lot
Hike History: W0801