Splash Dam via Trace Ridge
Hike Number: 604
Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District
Trailhead Location: Trace Ridge trailhead
Trailend Location: same
Hike Type: In and Out
Hiking Distance (miles): 7.8
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Range: 2,500 / 3,400
Total Elevation Gain: 1,100
Total Elevation Descent: 1,100
Trail Description: Hike up Big Creek Trail to location of former splash dam.:-)
Topos: Dunsmore Mtn
Special Features: Historic, P400
Flower Season: April-May
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 42
Driving Directions: I-26 E to NC 280 S; right onto North Mills River Rd.; right onto FS 5000 for 2 miles, then left to Trace Ridge trailhead
Notes: several wet but easy stream crossings
Hike History: A0802 cancelled, A0803 cancelled