Fires Creek Rim Trail
Nantahala National Forest, Clay County, NC
Out-and-back trail in Nantahala National Forest, Clay County, NC. Hiking.
- Distance
- 5.1 mi (8.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,696 ft (517 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 30 min
- High point
- 3,159 ft (963 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Graveyard High Top 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Fires Creek Rim Trail
How long is Fires Creek Rim Trail?
Fires Creek Rim Trail is 5.1 mi (8.1 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 30 min. It climbs 1,696 ft (517 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,159 ft (963 m).
How hard is Fires Creek Rim Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Fires Creek Rim Trail?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Fires Creek Rim Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Fires Creek Rim Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (100% under trees).
What can you do on Fires Creek Rim Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Fires Creek Rim 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 Fires Creek Rim Trail
- Cover Trail Fires Creek Backcountry Area · Moderate · 8.5 mi (13.7 km)
- Leatherwood Loop Fires Creek Backcountry Area · Easy · 1 mi (1.7 km)
- Rim Trail Nantahala National Forest · Expert · 17.7 mi (28.5 km)
- Rim Trail Fires Creek Backcountry Area · Hard · 5.9 mi (9.5 km)
- Huskins Branch Trail Nantahala National Forest · Moderate · 3.5 mi (5.6 km)
- Omphus Ridge Trail Fires Creek Backcountry Area · Moderate · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
- Rockhouse Creek Trail Fires Creek Backcountry Area · Hard · 4.5 mi (7.3 km)
- Shortoff Trail Fires Creek Backcountry Area · Moderate · 3.4 mi (5.4 km)
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