Side Trail to Long Creek Falls

[homer_at]

We are planning on hiking the southern section of the AT near Long Creek, Hawk mtn etc. Others on this forum have advised folks detour and see Long Creek Falls and mentioned a side trail.

How long is the side trail? My old guidebook does not mention the distance.

It does not look like it could be far, but you never know. We are old and slow and need to budget our energy.

thanks
homer_at

[Freedom Walker]

Hey Homer
I was there about 12 days ago and it didnt take long to get there. It was worth the extra walking. Are planning to stay at Hawk Mt shelter? I ask that because if you are starting at Springer in the morning, there will be plenty of time to get to Hawk MT. Take your time and enjoy. James

[rcli4]

We are planning on hiking the southern section of the AT near Long Creek, Hawk mtn etc. Others on this forum have advised folks detour and see Long Creek Falls and mentioned a side trail.

How long is the side trail? My old guidebook does not mention the distance.

It does not look like it could be far, but you never know. We are old and slow and need to budget our energy.

thanks
homer_at

I would guess 1-2 hundred yards

[Skidsteer]

I would guess 1-2 hundred yards

Yep. If you listen, you can hear it from the trail.

[bigcranky]

A couple hundred yards. 3 minutes walking. Well worth it.

[Praha4]

yes, its just a couple hundred yards, and it is a clearly marked blue blaze trail. well worth the view, I recall seeing flecks of gold dust in the water just downstream from the falls too, at least it looked like gold to me

[homer_at]

Thanks to all that replied. The info and advice on this forum are great!
homer_at

[daddytwosticks]

Beautiful short side trip. It may not be as dramatic because of the time of year (dry), but definitely worth it.

[SGT Rock]

Nice campsite over near it too.