Overall
Run Falls
Mile
21.1
6.4
Miles Roundtrip
3
hours
This
is a hike to the tallest falls in the park. This trail is a
difficult one, but well worth the hike. In the mid to late summer
months, there maybe little or no water in this falls. There are two
ways to hike to the falls. One is from the Mathews Arm Campground
and from the Hogback Overlook.
Traces
Nature Trail
Mile
22.2
1-1/2
hour
This
is a 1.7 mile circuit hike that shows traces of old homesites. You
need to park in the Mathews Arm Campground Amphitheater parking
area. Take the sidewalk to the far end of the lot. If the campground
road is gated at the Drive, walk down to the amphitheatre parking
area. This will make you hike a 3.1 mile and 2-1/2 hour.
Beahms
Gap
Mile
28.5
20
minutes
This
is a 0.4 mile circuit hike just to stretch your legs. At the Beahms
Gap parking area proceed to the north end and take the trail that
starts toward Byrd's Nest No. 4. In about 200 yards you will arrive
at the A.T. Turn left and follow the A.T. about 300 yards to the
Drive. Turn left at the Drive and return to your starting
point.
Pass
Mountain Summit
Mile
28.5
1-1/2
hour
This
is a 1.6 mile round trip to a really nice view. AT the Beahms Gap
parking area, go to the south end of the lot and cross the Drive.
Take the A.T. until the trail returns to woods. At this point there
is a large rock on the left. Turn right, leave the trail for about
50 yards, bearing right, to a fine viewpoint. Retrace your steps to
complete this 1-1/2 hour hike.
Pass
Mountain Overlook
Mile
30.1
15
minutes
This
is a 0.25 mile circuit walk. You will need to park at the Pass
Mountain Overlook. Go straight out from the overlook to the rock
ledge. Continue downhill, following the trail around to the left and
returning to the starting point.
Travel
