Free — you'll pick up right here.
Watch this trail
Sign up to watch it — saving subscribes you to gate, closure and report changes.
Tennessee
2.2 mi
Distance
1,143 ft
Gain
56 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
North Harper Shortcut
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.
The North Harper Shortcut offers an accessible 2.19-mile out-and-back route in Tennessee, making it an ideal choice for hikers seeking an easy day on the trail. This path serves as a convenient connector within a larger trail network that includes the Mountains to Sea Trail, Trail 266, and the North Harper Creek trail, allowing adventurers to customize their hiking experience. Whether you're looking for a standalone walk or planning to link up with adjacent trails, this shortcut provides a straightforward way to explore the area.
Darkside Cliffs
~1 min drive
Brief out-and-back hike to dramatic cliff overlooks in North Carolina.
Hunt Fish Falls
~1 min drive
A 1.62-mile moderate out-and-back trail in Tennessee connected to the Mountains to Sea Trail system.
Yellow Buck
~2 min drive
A moderate 5.41-mile out-and-back trail on a logging road in Tennessee, connecting to multiple regional trails.
Raider Camp
~3 min drive
A 6.34-mile moderate out-and-back hike in Tennessee on an eroded road bed, connecting to Trail 260 and Harper Creek Falls.
Pine Ridge Connector
~6 min drive
Easy 1.82-mile out-and-back connector through North Carolina pine forest.
North Harper Creek Falls
~2 min drive
A 2.47-mile out-and-back hike on a logging road in Tennessee leading to North Harper Creek Falls, with connections to multiple regional trails.
Persimmon Ridge
~2 min drive
A 4.28-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee perfect for a half-day hike.
Lost Cove Loop
~3 min drive
A moderate 16.49-mile loop trail in Tennessee for hikers ready to tackle a full day of hiking.
Wilson Creek Spur
~7 min drive
Short out-and-back spur accessing Wilson Creek in North Carolina.
Timber Ridge
~2 min drive
A 3-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee that connects to the Fayetteville area trail system, ideal for hikers of varying experience levels.