Rockhouse Creek 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
- 4.5 mi (7.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,955 ft (596 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 25 min
- High point
- 4,262 ft (1,299 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Questions about Rockhouse Creek Trail
How long is Rockhouse Creek Trail?
Rockhouse Creek Trail is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 25 min. It climbs 1,955 ft (596 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,262 ft (1,299 m).
How hard is Rockhouse Creek Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Rockhouse Creek Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (100% under trees).
What can you do on Rockhouse Creek Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding, Mountain biking. Shared with bikes, horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Rockhouse Creek 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 Rockhouse Creek Trail
- Omphus Ridge Trail Fires Creek Backcountry Area · Moderate · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
- Rim Trail Nantahala National Forest · Expert · 17.7 mi (28.5 km)
- Leatherwood Loop Fires Creek Backcountry Area · Easy · 1 mi (1.7 km)
- Cover Trail Fires Creek Backcountry Area · Moderate · 8.5 mi (13.7 km)
- Fires Creek Rim Trail Nantahala National Forest · Hard · 5.1 mi (8.1 km)
- Rim Trail Fires Creek Backcountry Area · Hard · 5.9 mi (9.5 km)
- Bristol Trail Fires Creek Backcountry Area · Moderate · 2.2 mi (3.5 km)
- Huskins Branch Trail Nantahala National Forest · Moderate · 3.5 mi (5.6 km)
More hikes in Fires Creek Backcountry Area
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