Pink Beds-Buckhorn Gap-South Mills River Loop
Hike Number: 600
Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District
Trailhead Location: Pink Beds parking lot
Trailend Location: Pink Beds parking lot
Hike Type: Loop
Hiking Distance (miles): 13.1
Difficulty: Difficult
Elevation Range: 3,085 / 4,020
Total Elevation Gain: 1,500
Total Elevation Descent: 1,500
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0600.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0600.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0600.gpx
Trail Description: Start on Pink Beds Loop to Barnett Branch Trail, up to Buckhorn Gap, then down to S. Mills River. Hike to Gauging Station and return to cars on Pink Beds Loop.:-)
Topos: Shining Rock
Flower Season: April
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Pisgah Ranger Station, US 276
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 75
Driving Directions: I-26 E to NC 280 S to US 276 W to Pink Beds parking lot on right side. In summer, route via NC 191 - BRP S - US 276 is nicer.
Hike History: W0801, W0804