Far 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
- 3.3 mi (5.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,427 ft (435 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 50 min
- High point
- 5,043 ft (1,537 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Questions about Far Bald Springs Trail
How long is Far Bald Springs Trail?
Far Bald Springs Trail is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 50 min. It climbs 1,427 ft (435 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,043 ft (1,537 m).
How hard is Far Bald Springs Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Far Bald Springs Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (99% under trees).
What can you do on Far Bald Springs Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding, Mountain biking. Shared with bikes, horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Far 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.
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- Sasafrass Trail Fires Creek Backcountry Area · Moderate · 3.1 mi (5 km)
- Bald Springs Trail Fires Creek Backcountry Area · Hard · 6.1 mi (9.9 km)
- Julie Mountain Trail National Forests in North Carolina · Easy · 1 mi (1.7 km)
- Choga Trail Nantahala National Forest · Easy · 2.8 mi (4.6 km)
- Bristol Trail Fires Creek Backcountry Area · Moderate · 2.2 mi (3.5 km)
- Collett Woods Trail National Forests in North Carolina · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- Fox Path National Forests in North Carolina · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
More hikes in Fires Creek Backcountry Area
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