Hot Springs Trail Information
Betty Place
Easy, 1.2mi
Passes several old homesites.
Golden Ridge Loop
More Difficult, 7.5mi
Loop follows old roadbeds.
Jack Branch
2.4mi
USGS/USFS Number: 299
Laurel River
Moderate, 6mi, Climbs Gently, Some Obstacles
USGS/USFS Number: 310
This trail follows an old railroad bed along the Laurel River to its junction with the French Broad river at the ghost town of Runion.
Lover's Leap
More Difficult, 0.8mi, Climbs Steeply, Moderately Rough
Blaze Color: Orange
USGS/USFS Number: 308
Climbs steeply from the Silvermine trailhead across the French Broad River bridge in Hot Springs to the Appalachian Trail near the top of Lovers Leap Ridge, which affords panoramic views of the French Broad River, the town of Hot Springs, and the surrounding mountains. Can be used along with the Appalachian Trail to form a nice, 1.6 mile loop.
Mill Ridge
More Difficult, 5.4mi
Scenic views of the Laurel River gorge.
River Ridge Loop
1.3mi
USGS/USFS Number: 281
Shut-in Creek
Moderate, 4mi
USGS/USFS Number: 296
Spring Creek Nature Trail
1.6mi
USGS/USFS Number: 312
Van Cliff
2.7mi
USGS/USFS Number: 313
Appalachian Ranger District
French Broad Station Trailheads
Toecane Station Trailheads
- Coleman Boundary
- Black Mountains & Toe River
- Roan Mountain
