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Harper Creek Wilderness Study Area

Harper Creek Wilderness Study Area

The best running trails in Harper Creek Wilderness Study Area

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Running in Harper Creek Wilderness Study Area is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Harper Creek Wilderness Study Area—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: November 25, 2025

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1. Hawksbill Mountain Trail loop — Linville Gorge Wilderness

4.62km

01:09

260m

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Steels Creek Falls via Steels Creek Trail loop — Pisgah National Forest

20.0km

02:34

570m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Duggers Creek Falls via Linville Falls Road — Blue Ridge Parkway

5.10km

00:32

60m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Upper Creek Falls loop — Pisgah National Forest

7.54km

00:57

250m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Greentown Trail — Pisgah National Forest

15.2km

02:01

470m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Harper Creek Wilderness Study Area

1. Hawksbill Mountain Trail loop — Linville Gorge Wilderness

2. Steels Creek Falls via Steels Creek Trail loop — Pisgah National Forest

3. Duggers Creek Falls via Linville Falls Road — Blue Ridge Parkway

4. Upper Creek Falls loop — Pisgah National Forest

5. Greentown Trail — Pisgah National Forest

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