Blaze Color: Orange
USGS Map Number: 176
A little overgrown with weeds, this trail travels along old roadbeds from FR 74 to the Laurel Gap trail.
USGS Map Number: 173
Blaze Color: White
USGS Map Number: 162
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From FR 74, it is an easy, 0.5 mile walk to the spectacular Falls - a great family hike. The trail continues above the falls, to join with the Mountains to Sea Trail, and emerge at the Parkway and the Craggy Gardens Visitor Center. Along the way, you'll pass the Cascades, another high waterfall that's difficult to see in the summer & during low water flow. The trail passes through rich, old-growth forests including enormous hemlocks & northern hardwood species. Shown on the map of Craggy Gardens area.
USGS Map Number: 166
Created for use in the movie "The Last of the Mohicans" and used in the opening scene. Connects with FR 74 at the Upper Corner Rock trail. Passes through large oaks and poplars.
USGS Map Number: 184
Intersects four other trails for loop options. Good views both up and down the mountainside. Old roadbed.
Blaze Color: Orange
USGS Map Number: 174
Climbs steeply from FR 74 to the Laurel Gap trail.
Blaze Color: Orange
USGS Map Number: 176
Climbs steeply from FR 74 to the Laurel Gap trail & crosses several streams.
Blaze Color: Orange
USGS Map Number: 183
Steep hike mostly on old roadbeds. Follows creek near bottom; ascends to ridge near top. Cliffs & small rock caves along the trail - at one point the rushing water can be heard in stereo as it bounces off a rock face.
Blaze Color: Orange
USGS Map Number: 173
Travels from FR 74 to the end of the Laurel Gap trail. Provides options for loops.
Blaze Color: Orange
USGS Map Number: 165
Ascends steeply on the ridge above the creek to FR 74. Travels through mixed hardwood forests.
