Pickens Nose Trail

USGS Map: Prentiss

The Pickens Nose Trail is an easy 1.4 mile trip with great views and a rock climbing area. From Standing Indian Recreational Area drive an additional 6.7 miles on forest service road 67 up the mountain to a parking lot on the left side of the road (the parking lot is .7 mile beyond the Appalachian Trail crossing at Mooney Gap). Cross the road and ascend then level onto a rocky ridge. Hike for .7 mile to the vista at Pickens Nose, which is around 5000 ft. The area is beautifully colored in the month of June when the rhododendron’s colorful bloom is at its peak. Backtrack to return.