Loading trail…
Free — you'll pick up right here.
Watch this trail
Sign up to watch it — saving subscribes you to gate, closure and report changes.
North Carolina
0.3 mi
Distance
362 ft
Gain
13 min
Time
We won't guess. Here is exactly what we do and don't know.
What we do know
Inside National Forests in North Carolina
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
Nobody's filed a report here yet — be the first.
Why you'll love it
Old Fort Picnic Area
AI-suggested draft · review before you go
No permit or access details on file for this trail — check with the local land manager before you go.
This short out-and-back trail near Old Fort offers a quick and accessible walk perfect for families and casual hikers. The 0.35-mile route provides a gentle introduction to hiking in the foothills region, ideal for stretching your legs during a picnic or as a warm-up before exploring longer trails nearby.
Stagecoach
~0 min drive
A one-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee with a rocky surface, ideal for a quick hike.
Bernard Mountain
~1 min drive
A moderate 4.19-mile out-and-back hike on rocky natural surface in Tennessee, connected to the Point Lookout Greenway.
Heartbreak Ridge
~4 min drive
A strenuous 7.4-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee connecting to Star Gap trail and Pisgah National Forest near Old Fort.
Salt Gap Connector
~4 min drive
Quick out-and-back connector to Salt Gap in North Carolina.
Oak Hollow
~4 min drive
Easy 1.19-mile out-and-back trail in North Carolina with 209 ft elevation gain.
Lower Heartbreak Ridge
~1 min drive
A 3-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee that connects to the Copper Ridge and Rostan Trail network.
Point Lookout
~4 min drive
A moderate 7.22-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee for hikers seeking a balanced day hike.
Kitsuma
~4 min drive
Accessible 4.63-mile out-and-back woodland trail in North Carolina.
Forager
~4 min drive
A 1.00-mile out-and-back trail in North Carolina with 208 feet of elevation gain.
Catawba Falls Loop
~3 min drive
A 3.45-mile loop trail in Tennessee connected to the Wildflower Trail system.
