Fletcher Fields & Spencer Branch
Hike Number: 529
Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District
Trailhead Location: Trace Ridge Trailhead
Trailend Location: same
Hike Type: Loop
Hiking Distance (miles): 8
Difficulty: Moderate
Total Elevation Gain: 0,900
Total Elevation Descent: 0,900
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0529.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0529.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0529.gpx
Trail Description: Follow Hendersonville Reservoir Rd.; right onto Fletcher Creek Tr.; right on Spencer Branch Tr.; left on FS 5097; left on Fletcher Creek Tr.; right (in-and-out) on Middle Fork Tr.; right on Spencer Branch Tr. past Hendersonville Reservoir.and follow road back to trailhead.:-)
Topos: Dunsmore Mt
Flower Season: April
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Trace Ridge Trailhead
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 60
Driving Directions: I-26 E to NC 191 S; right onto N. Mills River Rd.; right onto FS 5000; after 1 mile, left to Trace Ridge Trailhead.
Notes: Crossing of Fletcher Creek just before reservoir may be wet, depending on water level.
Hike History: W0603, W0703, W0803