Armstrong Creek Trail is one of the lesser trafficked forest trails in Pisgah National Forest. You cross over ten creeks along this trail. Views are sparse, but you get a real wilderness feel being locked in the trees for so long. There is a good chance you won't see any other hikers out on this trail.

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1. Armstrong Creek Trail — Pisgah National Forest

8.88km

03:41

420m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Armstrong Creek Trail from Buck Creek Gap — Pisgah National Forest

11.1km

04:27

550m

540m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Distance 3.94 km

Uphill 500 m

Downhill 70 m

Weather

Friday 30 January

-1°C

-8°C

45 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Location: Mcdowell County, North Carolina, United States

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Armstrong Creek Trail

1. Armstrong Creek Trail — Pisgah National Forest

2. Armstrong Creek Trail from Buck Creek Gap — Pisgah National Forest

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