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Fires Creek Wildlife Management
Fires Creek Wildlife Management is located in North Carolina
Fires Creek Wildlife Management
Fires Creek Wildlife Management
Location in North Carolina
Nearest city Andrews, North Carolina
Governing body Fires Creek Wildlife Management

Fires Creek is an amazing outdoor spot located in the Nantahala National Forest in Clay County, North Carolina. It gets its name from the beautiful Fires Creek, which flows right through the area. This place is perfect for adventurers and nature lovers!

You can enjoy many fun activities here. Imagine hiking on cool trails, taking a dip in refreshing swimming holes, or setting up camp under the stars. There are also picnic tables and grills for outdoor meals. Plus, you can go horseback riding, fishing, and enjoy incredible scenic views.

Discover the Fires Creek Rim Trail

The Fires Creek Rim Trail is a super long trail that's great for hiking and horseback riding. It stretches for 23.4 miles within the Nantahala National Forest. This trail circles around the edge of the Fires Creek Wildlife Management Area. You'll know you're on the right path because it's marked with a blue blaze.

You can find several smaller trails and access roads along the way. Most people start their adventure from the Fire's Creek Picnic Area. From there, you follow a path that leads to Leatherwood Falls. Once you reach the falls, the Fires Creek Rim Trail goes right and climbs up to the ridge.

Points Along the Rim Trail

As you explore the Fires Creek Rim Trail, you'll pass by several interesting peaks and spots. Here are some of them:

  • Big Stamp (4,337 feet) to Weatherman Bald (4,960 feet): This part is about 5.4 miles long and takes around 4 hours to hike.
  • Weatherman Bald to Tusquitee Bald (5,240 feet): This section is 1.9 miles and usually takes about 2.5 hours.
  • Tusquitee Bald to Chestnut Stump Knob (4,400 feet): This stretch is 2.6 miles long, taking about 3 hours.
  • Chestnut Stump Knob to Carver Gap (2,996 feet): This part is 3.5 miles and takes around 3.5 hours.
  • Carver Gap to Hunter Camp (1,800 feet): The final section is 3.75 miles, taking about 2 hours.
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