Hurricane Creek

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Hurricane Creek is one of the more famous offroad trails in the southeastern United States. It lies within the Pisgah National Forest and is neighbored by the Cherokee National Forest and the nearby Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Enshrouded in mountain laurel, you follow the trail's namesake ...Read More
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Highlights of Hurricane Creek

Beginner Category IconBeginner
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Water Category IconWater
Highest Elevation
3958 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
233
Nearest Town
Hartford
Nearest Services
Canton
Management Agency
Pisgah National Forest
District
Pisgah Ranger District

Overview

Hurricane Creek is one of the more famous offroad trails in the southeastern United States. It lies within the Pisgah National Forest and is neighbored by the Cherokee National Forest and the nearby Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Enshrouded in mountain laurel, you follow the trail's namesake creek, where you hear its rushing waters through your side windows. The real adventure and memory-making experiences unfold as you cross Hurricane Creek several times and encounter obstacles as you find one of the storybook campsites dotted along the creek. Pack the camping gear and camera for this one!

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19 Waypoints
59 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
12 Community Reviews
1 Video
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