Pine Mountain Loop
Hike Number: 443
Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District
Trailhead Location: 1 ml. past North Mills River Area on FS 5000
Trailend Location: Same
Hike Type: Loop
Hiking Distance (miles): 10
Difficulty: Difficult
Total Elevation Gain: 2,200
Total Elevation Descent: 2,200
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0443.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0443.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0443.gpx
Trail Description: From the North Mills River Area, ascend Seniard Mtn to Double Head and Pine Mtn (the one with the BRP Tunnel), and return through Bent Creek Gap, Bad Fork Trail and old roads. Some off trail hiking.:-)
Topos: Dunsmore Mt
Flower Season: April
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: *None*
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 50
Driving Directions: I-26 E to NC 280 S; right onto N. Mills River Rd.; right onto FS 5000 1 mile to trailhead.
Notes: Best done in fall or winter for views.
Hike History: A0502, A0702