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
- Spring Creek Herb Farm - (828) 622-9618
- Dalton Farm - (828) 622-3704
- Willett Farm - (828) 622-7344
- Kirkpatrick Farms - (828) 622-7474
- Mountain Harvest Organics - 828 622 -3654
- Rathbone Farm - 828 622-7647
- E&V Farm - (828) 622-9313
- Suttles Farm - (828) 622-7348
- Let it Grow Organic Gardens - (828) 622-9648
- Broadwing Farms - (828) 622-3647
- Etherton Farms - (828) 622-3610
- Garrett Farms - (828) 622-3326
- Rancho de Paz - (828) 622-9617
- Rockbar Farms - (828) 622-3294
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/Craft 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 Ron Amberg -828.380.0662 - website
- Apple Creek Farms - 828 622-7674 Photography and Watercolors
- Emma's Handmades& Antiques - 828-622-7152
- Renfroe Designs - 828 649-3907 - website
- Nowhere Branch Angora Goats - 828 689-9622
- Harvest Moon Gallery and Gift Shop - 828-622-3343 - website
- Susan Hawk Photography - (828)-622-3784 - website
- Artists of Hot Springs - 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 place 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 place 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 Bistro828 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
- Iron Horse Station Inn and Restuarant - 828 622-0022 - website
- Peddlers Pub and Grill - 828 622-0001
- Smokey Mountain Diner - 828 622-7571
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
- Hillbilly Market - 828 622-3532
- CH Fishing Supplies - 828 622-3205
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