Bluff Mountain Loop Trail

Follows an old logging road in a mainly mixed hardwood forest with boulders covered in moss and ferns on the north slope of Bluff Mountain. The trail crosses the West Fork Shut-In Creek and tributaries. Views of cascading streams and waterfalls through cove forests of large trees and spring wildflower displays. Extensive views in late fall and winter after leaves have fallen from trees.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

298A

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Address: 632 Manor Road Mars Hill, NC 28754
Phone: (828) 689-9694
Hours: (Mon-Fri) 7:30am-3:30pm; closed for lunch from 1-1:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: appalachianrd@usda.gov

Getting There

Parking

with trailhead kiosk

Directions

The trailhead is approximately 15 minutes drive West from Hot Springs, making it one of the closer trailheads to Hot Springs. Take I-26 west to U.S. 25-70 west out of Hot Springs towards Newport, Tennessee. Turn left on Upper Shut-In Road. Go to the top of the road and look for the small Betty Place Trail sign on the right. Take a sharp left onto the gravel road that leads to the parking area and trailhead kiosk.