Escaping traffic, noise, and asphalt to savor the fresh air, countryside tranquility, and lush beauty of the mountains is what a Spring Creek visit is all about!
Hiking
Shuttle services to Appalachian Trail points:
- Bluff Mountain Outfitters, Hot Springs - (828) 622-7162
- Ken Brown, Hot Springs - (828) 622-7232
Spring Creek area:
Hot Springs area:
- Laurel River Trail - 3.6 miles -Moderate Info
- Appalachian Trail from Hot Springs to Allen Gap - 14.7 miles - strenuous - Info
- Roundtop Ridge Trail - 3.2 miles - Easy - Info
Max Patch area:
- Appalachian Trail: Lemon Gap to Max Patch - Info Betty Place Trail - 1.2 Miles - Easy - Info - More info
- Paint Rock Trail - 1.3 Miles - difficult - Info
- Shelton Laurel Backcountry Hickey Fork Waterfall- 1.1 miles - strenuous - Info
Mountain Biking
- River Road - Info
- Mill Ridge Bike Trail - Info
- Golden Ridge Trail - Info
Pisgah National Forest Resources
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Pisgah National Forest - Info
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Appalachian National Scenic Trail - Info
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Transylvania County waterfalls - Info
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Forest Heritage Scenic Byway - Info
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Appalachian/French Broad District Highlights - Info
Topographic Maps
- Download Other Topographical Maps Free at USGS - Click Here
Horseback Riding
- Sandy Bottom Trail Rides - Info
- Smokey Mountain Riding Stable - Info
Commercial Farms (family friendly)
- Herbworks and Everlasting - (828) 649-9266
- Doubletree Farm - (828) 689-3812
- B&R Farms - (828) 689-5820
- Zimmerman's Berry Farm - (828) 656-2056
- Bordertree Christmas Trees - (828) 656-8108
- NC Ginseng and Goldenseal Co. - (828) 649-3536 - website
- Apple Creek Farm - (828) 622-7674
- Madison Farms - (828) 649-2411 - website
Demonstration Farms (family friendly)
- Davis Cove Farm - (828) 622-3486 - website
- Briar Rose Farm - (828) 622-7329 - website
Rafting
- French Broad River - French Broad Rafting - Huck Finn Rafting
Skiing
- Wolf Ridge Ski Resort - (800) 817-4111 - website
- Cataloochee Ski Area - (800) 768-0285 - website
Fishing
- High Mountain Fishing Adventures - (828) 649-1007
- Altamont Anglers - (828)252-9266 - website
- Max Patch Pond - From Hot Springs, take N. C. 209 south about 5 miles, and turn right on Meadow Fork Road. From Meadow Fork Road, turn right on Max Patch Road, and go approximately 3 miles. Max Patch Pond parking area will be on the right.
- French Broad Fishing Sites - Murray Branch - From Asheville, take US 19/23 North to US 70 (Marshall Exit). Take US 70 North (about 35 miles) to Hot Springs city limit. Turn right on SR 1304 (first State road on right before crossing the French Broad River). At the stop sign, turn right and go six miles to the US Forest Service's Murray Branch Recreation Area.
- Fishing Info from Madison County Visitor's Center
Motorcyle Trips
Arts / Crafts Studios
- Iron John: Works in wood - (828) 622-9999 - website
- Lori Kincaid Digital photography - (828) 622-0135 - website
- Gallery at Iron Horse Station - (828) 622-3573
- Lapland Bookshop & Arts - (828) 649-7099 - website
- Jewelery In Motion - (828) 622-7145
- Photography by Rob Amberg -(828) 380-0662 - website
- Artists of Hot Springs - website
Entertainment
- Spring Creek Pick and Grin Jam - website
- Good Stuff - (828) 649-9711 - website
- Fowler Farms Sporting Place - (828) 622-0177
- Hot Springs Resort and Spa - (828) 622-7676 - website
Church
- Spring Creek United Methodist - (828) 622- 7766
- Tennelina Church of God - (828) 622-7272
- Zion Church - (828) 662-3385
- Lusk Chapel Baptist - (828) 622-9691
- Jesuit House Of Prayer - (828) 622-7366
Nearby Communities
- Trust is an unincorporated town in Madison County, North Carolina located at the western terminus of North Carolina Highway 63, on North Carolina Highway 209, north of Luck. It lies at an elevation of 2398 feet (731 m). The community is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
- Luck is an unincorporated town in Madison County, North Carolina on North Carolina Highway 209, south of Trust. It lies at an elevation of 2556 feet (779 m). The community is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area
Places to Eat
- Bacchus Bistro - (828) 649-0000
- Spring Creek Cafe - (828) 622-7400
- Grits County Store and Cafe - (828) 622-3777 - website
- Trust General Store and Cafe - (828) 622-7455 - website
Supplies
- Trust General Store and Cafe - (828) 622-7455 - website
- Creekside Deli and Grocery - (828) 622-3272
- Meadow Fork Community Store - (828) 622 9505
- Good Stuff - (828) 649-9711 - website
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