The appalachian trail crosses right over the summit running north and south. Max patch is a 4,629foot tall bald mountain with an incredible 360degree mountain vista just 20 miles from hot springs. At fergusons, nc 209 turns right toward hot springs and max patch road paved begins, straight ahead. From asheville, take us 2570 north to hot springs 36 miles. The most popular trails are max patch trail, lovers leap loop trail and max patch trail. 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. You can break this up however you like, this is just a general list. The appalachian trail follows the crest of the appalachians along the north carolina and tennessee state line. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Directions to the max patch retreat rich mountain bound. Sterchi john memorial lodge 6303 max patch rd hot springs. 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 loop. Max patch trail hiking the appalachians near asheville, n.
Hot springs, located in the mountains of western north carolina and cuddled along the banks of spring creek and the french broad river, is a town rich in history and beaming with natural charm. Standing bear to hot springs, nc coronavirus update. With the fogged in max patch and the twisty road to get there, my intuition had failed me. Light rain total 5mm at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on wed afternoonfreezethaw conditions max 6c on thu afternoon, min 8c on sat morningwinds increasing light winds from the ssw on thu night, severe gales from the wsw by fri afternoon. This is a great property very close to the at at max patch and hot springs. The hot springs, nc climate is very moderate, making for pleasant yearround living and comfort. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is waterville 2 which is approximately 8 miles away and has an elevation of 1,440 feet 3,176 feet lower than max patch mountain. See photos and learn more about our max patch hiking adventure. Lovers leap hike, hot springs, nc romanticasheville. We had the amazing crew over at bluff mountian outfitters in hot springs, nc shuttle us to the top of max patch.
View 12 photos for 1245 max patch rd, hot springs, nc 28743 a 1 bed, 1 bath, 985 sq. Iron horse station is a beautifully restored 19th century hotel. Max patch road to hot springs, nc enjoy panoramic smokies views on blueberry and rhododendronlined trails on the way to french broad river, where relaxing hot springs await. United states north carolina nc north carolina mountains.
Max patch weather forecast 1411m mountain forecast. Mar 18, 2020 my pace today is pretty good and i hit 18 miles around 4. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, nature trips, and backpacking and is best used from march until november. Planning on going from max patch to hot springs starting at daybreak this friday and arriving sometime saturday. The manmade meadow on top of the mountain was once home to large herds of grazing cattle. It is part of the asheville metropolitan statistical area. It was such a wonderful time to relax and celebrate nature. Hike the appalachian trail at max patch mountain, one of our favorite, cantmiss hikes in north carolina. See photos and hiking guide for max patch bald mountain along the appalachian trail near hot springs and asheville north carolina in pisgah national forest. Hikes are moderate to easy there is something for everyone easy access to trails great fishing pond it. Sep 15, 2015 a day hike between max patch and hot springs, nc. Regardless, it is one of the mostvisited peaks in the area. Google map to max patch reminder dont rely solely on your gps in this.
Mar 23, 2020 hot springs, nc, usa hike to max patch, swim at the bottom of a waterfall called rattlesnake gap a local favorite, fish in the local stocked pond or venture off the mountain for a gourmet meal at the sweet onion in downtown waynesville, or enjoy all that asheville has to offer. Located about 40 minutes from hot springs, nc is max patch mountain, located in pisgah national forest. Nat geo 782 trails illustrated map find it at trailful outdoor co. Theres a large communication station or some kind of large piece of technology on the top of snowbird mountain south of max patch. Max patch mountain topo map in madison county, north carolina. Looks like if we stay near a shelter were gonna have to do like 14 miles the first day then 6 the next or 7 the first day and the next. Max patch hiking hot springs, nc blue ridge mountain life. The hot tub was so relaxing with the beautiful sights and sounds of nature. Feb 14, 2017 driving from exit 7 on i40, take cold springs rd. After one mile, you will cross a bridge at fines creek followed by an i40 interstate marker to the left. Rising 4629 feet, max is a rolling, sprawling stretch of mountain meadow that offers plentiful sunshine, incredible views, and an ontopoftheworld feeling. It was once forested, but legend has it that indians burned it, apparently for visibility. Max patch hot springs 2020 all you need to know before you. Best hiking trails near hot springs, north carolina.
It is located directly on the appalachian trail, across the street from the post office and next door to gentry hardware store hours. Turn right onto sr 1181 and follow the signs to the parking lot. Apr 11, 2016 located about 40 minutes from hot springs, nc is max patch mountain, located in pisgah national forest. Max patch mountain in nc boasts a 360degree view of the appalachian mountains including the blue ridge and the smokies.
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. Come enjoy hot springs, nc and leave in a better state of mind. Mitchell on the east to the great smoky mountains on the south. The trail crosses a wide bridge over the french broad river, catching beautiful upstream views of the river in the shadow of the towering lovers leap summit directly ahead. Max patch and hot springs is a hiking adventure located in or near asheville, nc. This page shows the elevationaltitude information of hickory ridge rd, hot springs, nc, usa, including elevation map, topographic map, narometric pressure, longitude and latitude. Standing bear to hot springs, nc coronavirus update the trek. This is an incredible, relatively easy hike with the reward at the end being hot springs on the french broad river. Elevation of hickory ridge rd, hot springs, nc, usa.
Max patch mountain is a 4,600 foot bald that provides 360 degree views of the surrounding blue ridge and smoky mountains. It is a major landmark along the tennessee north carolina section of the appalachian trail, although its summit is located in north carolina. The small town of hot springs, nc is the only place in north carolina where. Max patch is a local favorite in the southwest mountains of north carolina.
Turn right onto meadow fork road at the max patch sign. If youre coming in from the north, it makes more sense to come via the town of hot springs than i40. Hot springs is a town in madison county, north carolina, united states. Nov 08, 2016 we had the amazing crew over at bluff mountian outfitters in hot springs, nc shuttle us to the top of max patch. Max patch is a birding, hiking adventure located in or near hot springs, nc. Max patch to hot springs posted on january 14, 2015 by stick last thursday morning a buddy that i have been talking to for the last several months about backpacking made his way to my house around 8 am.
Surrounding town are the peaks and ridges of the pisgah national forest, with elevations ranging from 1,300 feet in town to over 4,600 feet in the mountains. Facilities at the area include picnic tables, grills, restrooms, water and two picnic shelters for large groups. My pace today is pretty good and i hit 18 miles around 4. Make a weekend trip from max patch to hot springs n. There is a sign here and at all the other junctions to direct you to max patch. According to my appalachian pages theres no camping other than these areas. Since then there has been homestead, a logging mill, and an air strip on the mountain. Then we hiked 21 miles to hot springs back to our car which was parked in hot springs.
Max patch is one of the most popular hiking areas in our region. Do not let the 700 sq scare you this is by far the best floor plan and very spacious you will love this spot. From downtown hot springs, follow highway 209appalachian medley scenic byway 7. Max patch is a bald mountain on the north carolina tennessee border in madison county, north carolina and cocke county, tennessee. In a region home to almost 40 peaks over 6000 feet, max patch stands a humble 4629. Max patch short loop hiking trail, marshall, north carolina. Visit max patch on your trip to hot springs or united states. Position your mouse over the map and use your mousewheel to zoom in or out. The heat continues to build in the west, as a few record high temperatures are possible over the next couple of days from the southwest into parts of southern california. Max patch is a mountain on the tennessee north carolina border. The cabin was very clean and it was everything we imagined. Max patch hot springs 2020 all you need to know before. This area is 6 miles downriver from hot springs, nc. Hot springs, nc, usa hike to max patch, swim at the bottom of a waterfall called rattlesnake gap a local favorite, fish in the local stocked pond or venture off the mountain for a gourmet meal at the sweet onion in downtown waynesville, or enjoy all that asheville has to offer.
I had made the most tenderfoot of tenderfoot mistakes i failed to orientate the map with a compass. This area offers picnicking, fishing, canoe and kayak access to the french broad river. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Best hotels near max patch, hot springs, north carolina. This is max patch, a popular, iconic, almost idyllic bald summit on the appalachian trail thats beloved by hardcore at thruhikers, casual day hikers and frisbeeflingers alike. The hot springs welcome center of madison county is located at 106 bridge street, the main street in hot springs, north carolina. The trail climbs max patch on log steps carved into the hillside and then crosses the grass to the broad summit of the mountain. We loved max patch, hot springs and the stars at night. 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. The hike departs from downtown hot springs, following the appalachian trails white blazes eastbound along bridge street view maps and driving directions. The town is nestled in a mountain valley created by the french broad river. Max patch mountain hot springs nc max patch road hot springs, nc 28743. Max patch to hot springs on the appalachian trail david m allen. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround.
Highgrass and wildflowers along your entire journey. Michael is very quick to respond and very accommodating. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a quaint cabin. In between the soaring mountains of the great smokies and the rolling hills of hot springs the a.
Hike the appalachian trail at max patch, one of north carolinas most. Max patch to hot springs on the appalachian trail david. 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. Noaa national weather service national weather service. Everyone was a good sport, and we headed back to max patch. About 20 minutes to the top by the short trail, 2530 on the longer loop elevation gain. View 1 photos for 7161 max patch rd, hot springs, nc 28743 a bed, bath, 1,440 sq.
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