Tsali Lodge Where To Go Camping Guide
Daniel Ridge Loop
 
Tsali Lodge Where To Go Camping Guide
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Daniel Ridge Loop

Trail Head & Finish: Daniel Ridge Parking Area

Blaze Color: Red

Hiking Distance: 4 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Time Allowance: 2 hours 45 minutes

Elevation Change: 800 ft

USGS Map: Shining Rock

Trail Description:

The parking area is located on forest road 475 and is next to the Cove Creek Group Camping area.

The trail starts at the back of the parking area on a gravel road, follow this for .2 mile.

Turn left at the sign for Daniel Ridge Loop Trail, an old access road.

Several unknown side trails intersect on the way to the top of the mountain. Follow the red blazes.

Farlow Gap Trail Intersects on the left. Follow the red blazes to the right.

Approximately two-thirds of the way down is an intersection with a new logging road, not on map. Straight across continue on the trail.

Intersection with the access road, turn right, follow this back to the parking area.

Tsali Home | Introduction | Summer Camps | High Adventure Bases | Pisgah National Forest
Great Smoky Mtns.
| Nantahala Natl Forest | Uwharrie Natl Forest | Croatan Natl Forest
State Forests | State Parks | Hiking Trails | Mountains-To-Sea Trail | Unique Opportunities
National Seashores | Other Resources |
site map | Print a Complete Guide