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| Rough Fork Trail |
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Elevation Gain:
2,000 Feet
Length:
6.5 Miles
Elevation:
5,200 Feet
Difficulty:
Moderate
USGS Map:
Bunches Bald
Reservation:
No
From Waterville, NC, Take the twisty SR 32 south bearing left at the fork and travel to the Cataloochee Ranger Station. Trail begins southwest of the ranger station.
Location Information
The 6.5 mile trails follows a beautiful trout stream along a gravel road in the mid section of the valley. The trail passes several old farm sites offering views of old hardwood forests. The trail does narrow around midway following an old railroad grade for a couple miles until it reaches Polls Gap Trail. There is a primitive campsite along the route.
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