South Mills River Trail
Canton, North Carolina
| Address: | ~National Forest Rd, Canton, NC 28716, USA |
| GPS: |
35°22'55.1"N 82°44'40.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Trail Length: | 14.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Hike and Mountain Bike
This is an easy out-and-back trail that follows the South Fork Mills River with several swinging bridge crossings that leads to the site of the old Cantrell Lodge. From the trail head, the left side trail down to the river is steep and technical. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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South Mills River Trail Mountain Bike Trail in Brevard, North Carolina - Directions, Maps, Photos, a
South Mills River Trail is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Brevard, North Carolina. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of South Mills River Trail bike trail in Brevard.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/turkey-pen-gap/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Canton, North Carolina
- Head northwest on Park St toward Church St (36 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street to stay on Park St (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Sorrells St (404 ft)
- Continue onto Pisgah Dr (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto NC-110 S/Pisgah Dr (5.0 mi)
- Turn left onto US-276 S (17.7 mi)
- Turn left onto National Forest Rd/Yellow Gap RdDestination will be on the right(3.2 mi)
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