Suggestions around Max Patch

[AJwalkin]

Hi there. I am planning on taking my 7 year old out for his first overnight hike this summer and am trying to figure out where exactly to go. I like the idea of ending at max patch but don't want to plan for more than 4 miles per day. Looking at the map, I can't see a drop off place for us to start north or south of there with 8-9 miles. But I also don't feel like the book I have seems to show everything.
Any suggestions? Am I missing something or is there a place anyone can recommend. We are in Asheville.

Or is there a good online map I'm not finding?

Thanks so much!

[Slo-go'en]

Your best bet is to drive up to the parking lot at Max Patch, then hike over the bald to Roaring Brook Shelter, an easy 3 miles or so. Then turn around and go back to the car.

[AJwalkin]

Your best bet is to drive up to the parking lot at Max Patch, then hike over the bald to Roaring Brook Shelter, an easy 3 miles or so. Then turn around and go back to the car.


Thank you!

[illabelle]

Your best bet is to drive up to the parking lot at Max Patch, then hike over the bald to Roaring Brook Shelter, an easy 3 miles or so. Then turn around and go back to the car.

Agree, that's a good plan. If it's too much, just camping out in the woods north of MP is not a bad plan. We did that with our granddaughter a couple years ago.

[saltysack]

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Great spot for lil ones...I recall a road or two north of max patch well before hot springs. Drop car at max and shuttle north...walk back to car.


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