Bearwallow Mountain Trail

Hikers are encouraged to use the fire road instead. For more information, please see https://conservingcarolina.org/bearwallow-mountain/ Trail begins to the right of an old, rusted gate, at a new trailhead constructed in 2019. The trail switchbacks several times to begin its climb upon entering the forest. At 0.4 mi., ascend a set of elaborate, switchbacked rock stairs constructed by the Carolina Mountain Club Friday Crew. The trail switchbacks sharply at 0.5 mi. and levels out to provide a breather as it curves around Bearwallow's western ridge. Once on the mountain's northern slopes, climb several more sets of rock stairs at 0.7 mi. At 0.8 mi., the trail emerges into Bearwallow's beautiful mountaintop meadow; in summer, you will share the grassy bald with cattle. Intersect the gravel road just beyond and walk it to its end at the summit and fire tower. For more information, see the Conserving Carolina website at https://conservingcarolina.org