Hidden in north carolina is a beautiful slice of nature called max patch. Nestled in the blue ridge mountains of western north carolina, hot springs is located on the banks the french broad river and spring creek with great locations for swimming. Max patch trail hiking the appalachians near asheville, n. The appalachian trail passes through the middle of town, and many of the businesses cater to backpackers. View 12 photos for 1245 max patch rd, hot springs, nc 28743 a 1 bed, 1 bath, 985 sq. The elevation of hot springs is 1,326 feet, and by the appalachian trail, is 20 miles from the max patch summit. Lovers leap is a rock outcropping on the appalachian trail in hot springs that offers a spectacular panoramic view of the french broad river and pisgah national forest. Max patch hot springs 2020 all you need to know before. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. Hikes are moderate to easy there is something for everyone easy access to trails great fishing pond it. Dec 31, 2018 this is a great property very close to the at at max patch and hot springs. There is a sign here and at all the other junctions to direct you to max patch. Make a weekend trip from max patch to hot springs n.
Catfish and koi can be spotted in the pond, and trout swim in the stream that boarders the campground. In a region home to almost 40 peaks over 6000 feet, max patch stands a humble 4629. The town of hot springs, north carolina, is located on the french broad river, 30 miles north of asheville. The hot tub was so relaxing with the beautiful sights and sounds of nature. From downtown hot springs, follow highway 209appalachian medley scenic byway 7. From asheville, take us 2570 north to hot springs 36 miles. Hot springs, nc real estate hot springs homes for sale. Max patch hot springs 2020 all you need to know before you. Downtown hot springs, asheville, and waynesville are all nearby and provide many destination hot spots. Max patch and hot springs is a hiking adventure located in or near asheville, nc. Jul 10, 2016 one of the most popular hikes in western north carolina is just 20 minutes from town at max patch, a southern appalachian bald with 360degree views and great picnic opportunities. Browse mls listings in hot springs and take real estate virtual tours at realtor.
Michael is very quick to respond and very accommodating. Hike a short twomile adventure through town and along the rivers banks, and to the summit of lovers leap, a rocky precipice that offers beautiful views of the french broad and the town of hot springs. Max patch loop via appalachian trail north carolina alltrails. Sep 15, 2015 a day hike between max patch and hot springs, nc.
Hike a scenic alternate route to the ultrapopular max patch mountain. Mitchell on the east to the great smoky mountains on the south. I only wish i could be there for every sunrise and sunset. Visit max patch on your trip to hot springs or united states. At the top of the mountain, turn right onto state road 1182 and max patch parking is 3 miles.
Max patch is a bald mountain on the north carolina tennessee border in madison county, north carolina and cocke county, tennessee. The small town of hot springs, nc is the only place in north carolina where the at goes directly through the center of town. Highlights include max patch, roaring fork shelter. Rent a whole home for your next weekend or holiday. Max patch is one of the most popular hiking areas in our region. Since then there has been homestead, a logging mill, and an air strip on the mountain. It was once forested, but legend has it that indians burned it, apparently for visibility. Its a scenic drive west from hot springs, and a moderately short adventure to a grassy bald thats drenched in sunshine and covered in wildflowers. From hot springs, nc take highway 209 to meadow fork road also called state road 1175.
Mar 18, 2020 my pace today is pretty good and i hit 18 miles around 4. Max patch is a local favorite in the southwest mountains of north carolina. Relatively flat summit so 360 degree view, but hot in summer. Standing bear to hot springs, nc coronavirus update the trek. Before the current pandemic situation a couple buddies and i had the good fortune to set off for a 4day backpacking trip along the appalachian trail in north carolina s pisgah national forest. Choose from more than 500 properties, ideal house rentals for families, groups and couples. Iron horse station is a beautifully restored 19th century hotel. If youre coming in from the north, it makes more sense to come via the town of hot springs than i40. Directions take exit 7 on interstate 40 and head east on gravel cold spring road, usfs 148, for six miles, then left north on nc sr 1182 to intersection with a.
Do not let the 700 sq scare you this is by far the best floor plan and very spacious you will love this spot. Enjoy panoramic smokies views on blueberry and rhododendronlined trails on the way to french broad river, where relaxing hot springs. The usfs has closed some popular trails in our area, including lovers leap, max patch loop, laurel river and pump gap loop. Since the famous appalachian trail at goes through the tiny town of hot springs, you can hike from the center of downtown for a very scenic 2mile. Max patch to hot springs on the appalachian trail david. It was such a wonderful time to relax and celebrate nature. Max patch to hot springs, nc miles 255275 appalachian trail 2020. We covered 34 miles from max patch through hot springs up to rich mountain fire tower then finished back down in hot springs. See photos and hiking guide for max patch bald mountain along the appalachian trail near hot springs and asheville north carolina in pisgah national. Nestled among national forests, the campground is just minutes away from max patch, a popular spot on the appalachian trail. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Apr 11, 2016 located about 40 minutes from hot springs, nc is max patch mountain, located in pisgah national forest.
As well, we were starting out on top of max patch, one of the most beautiful areas that i have been to on the at so far, and we were finishing up in hot springs, a great little trail town where we were guaranteed a warm, delicious, celebratory breakfast at the famous smoky mountain diner. Feb 08, 2017 now that crowds are thin and the summer haze is gone, use the appalachian trail as the backbone of a 2. Max patch hot springs all you need to know before you. Mar 26, 2020 max patch to hot springs, nc miles 255275 appalachian trail 2020.
I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a quaint cabin. Mountain magnolia inn in hot springs, nc, is a familyrun mountain inn perfect for romantic getaways, weddings, celebrations, reunions, retreats, and fun family vacations. Not far from stocked pond for fishing, around mountain campground, rattlesnake gap, lemon gap. Max patch to hot springs on the appalachian trail david m allen. Hike the appalachian trail at max patch, one of north carolinas most.
After a long day on the trail or fighting the rapids, the outdoor mineral baths at hot springs resort and spa might be just what youre looking for. Max patch mountain is a 4,600 foot bald that provides 360 degree views of the surrounding blue ridge and smoky mountains. Nc mountain getaway near hot springs nc max patch asheville. Close to del rio, tnhot springs, nc, easily accessible from ashevillewaynesvillelake junaluska, nc. We loved max patch, hot springs and the stars at night. Or hike the scenic route to max patch, following the appalachian trail from lemon gap on a tenmile adventure through a stream and wilflower. The trail climbs max patch on log steps carved into the hillside and then crosses the grass to the broad summit of the mountain. Best hotels near max patch, hot springs, north carolina. It is a major landmark along the tennessee north carolina section of the appalachian trail, although its summit is located in north carolina. Hot springs log cabins are located six scenic miles south of the charming mountain town of hot springs, nc, on a majestic mountain knoll surrounded by the peaks of bluff mountain and pisgah national forest. This is an incredible, relatively easy hike with the reward at the end being hot springs on the french broad river. Max patch is a 4,629foot tall bald mountain with an incredible 360degree mountain vista just 20 miles from hot springs. Located about 40 minutes from hot springs, nc is max patch mountain, located in pisgah national forest. Max patch is a mountain on the tennessee north carolina border.
Max patch to hot springs, nc miles 255275 appalachian. Hike the appalachian trail at max patch mountain, one of our favorite, cantmiss hikes in north carolina. Regardless, it is one of the mostvisited peaks in the area. The appalachian trail crosses right over the summit running north and south. The hike up to the top is more than worth the spectacular view.
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