Bald Springs Trail
Fires Creek Backcountry Area, Clay County, NC
Out-and-back trail in Fires Creek Backcountry Area, Clay County, NC. Hiking, Horseback riding, & Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 6.1 mi (9.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,185 ft (666 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 5 min
- High point
- 4,865 ft (1,483 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Waterfall: Bald Springs Falls 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from start
- Waterfall: Rainforest Falls 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Bald Springs Trail
How long is Bald Springs Trail?
Bald Springs Trail is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 5 min. It climbs 2,185 ft (666 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,865 ft (1,483 m).
How hard is Bald Springs Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Bald Springs Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Bald Springs Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Bald Springs Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (100% under trees).
What can you do on Bald Springs Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding, Mountain biking. Shared with bikes, horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Bald Springs Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Bald Springs Trail
- Bristol Trail Fires Creek Backcountry Area · Moderate · 2.2 mi (3.5 km)
- Shinbone Trail Fires Creek Backcountry Area · Moderate · 3.3 mi (5.3 km)
- Sasafrass Trail Fires Creek Backcountry Area · Moderate · 3.1 mi (5 km)
- Rockhouse Creek Trail Fires Creek Backcountry Area · Hard · 4.5 mi (7.3 km)
- Far Bald Springs Trail Fires Creek Backcountry Area · Moderate · 3.3 mi (5.4 km)
- Fox Path National Forests in North Carolina · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
- Omphus Ridge Trail Fires Creek Backcountry Area · Moderate · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
- Collett Woods Trail National Forests in North Carolina · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap