Hornbuckle Valley Overlook via Mountains-to-Sea Trail
4.2 mi
Distance
2 hrs 10 min
Time
terrain
1,558 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a moderate one way trail in Blue Ridge Parkway.
This trail goes by Hornbuckle Valley Overlook.
Sights to See
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★★★★★
Public Tracks
Waterrock Knob to Soco Gap 4.72 Official
This is the last section of the Mountains to the Sea trail that the Carolina Mountain Club (who maintains the trail from the Great Smokies to Mt Mitchell) was responsible for. It was difficult for many reasons. Boulders, water, erosion, years of treefall and basically no trail there ever. A monumental job that took 10 years with all volunteer help from the CMC. It was beautifully crafted and made an enjoyable downhill hike to Soco Gap right above Maggie Valley.
