9. Hot Springs NC to Newland NC
Hot Springs NC to Newland NC – 113 miles
Heading northward from Hot Springs, River Road follows the contours of the French Broad River and leads to Lower Paint Creek with a waterfall and swimming hole for the summer months. The Rich Mountain extension track takes riders to a large fire tower offering spectacular 360-degree views of the Smoky Mountains. After passing through Erwin, TN, cross Beauty Spot Gap and Unaka Mountain Overlook at nearly 5,000 feet high along the Appalachian Trail. After enjoying rocky Clarktown Road, Hogum Hollow offers an alternate harder option with steeper rutted terrain before the section ends in Newland, NC.
9. Hot Springs NC to Newland NC
Hot Springs NC to Newland NC – 113 miles
Heading northward from Hot Springs, River Road follows the contours of the French Broad River and leads to Lower Paint Creek with a waterfall and swimming hole for the summer months. The Rich Mountain extension track takes riders to a large fire tower offering spectacular 360-degree views of the Smoky Mountains. After passing through Erwin, TN, cross Beauty Spot Gap and Unaka Mountain Overlook at nearly 5,000 feet high along the Appalachian Trail. After enjoying rocky Clarktown Road, Hogum Hollow offers an alternate harder option with steeper rutted terrain before the section ends in Newland, NC.
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