Fantastic loop trail. Described CW. Travels along the upper reaches of the Davidson River & then a major tributary. Follows old roadbed at lower end. Passes old fish hatchery & ruins of an old bridge. Trail narrows & clings to steep hillside above Right Fork; large, straight poplars grow in a cove hardwood forest here. At int. w/ Farlow Gap tr.; begins moderate climb thru smaller mixed hardwoods & pleasant open forests. Crests ridge; descends through logged areas moderatly steeply at times. Then travels through somewhat more level valley of hemlocks, rhododendrons, and twisted Mt. Laurels. Creek crossings; plank & log bridges. Large switchback at end as creek spills out of this level valley & over Daniel Ridge Falls; turn L. at int. w/ gravel road to reach base of falls. Turn R. to close loop.
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