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.

E Seasonal Closure Dec-mid Mar

• 3,371 ft

Erwin TN - Food, Gas, Lodging

• 1,641 ft

Mountain View Moto Campground

• 3,240 ft

Paint Creek Campground

• 1,710 ft

SE09 EXT - Rich Mtn Fire Lookout

2.7 mi
918 ft
-918 ft

SE09 - Hot Springs NC to Newland NC

113.3 mi
11,503 ft
-9,219 ft

Rich Mtn Fire Tower Overlook

• 3,662 ft

Unaka Mtn Overlook

• 4,860 ft

Tennessee Welcome Center

• 2,316 ft

W Seasonal Closure Dec-mid Mar

• 3,389 ft

SE09 ALT Harder - Hogum Hollow Rd

4.1 mi
453 ft
-1,367 ft

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