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Yellow Mountain Fire Tower
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Carolyn
April 24, 2019
This is a beautiful trail. We've hiked here in the fall when the colors were on fire, but I'm sure it would be nice all year.
Christine
May 28, 2021
There is a short cut to the old stone and wood fire tower at 5,127 ft in elevation. Just up the road from Bowen Grove on Mill Creek. Follow the location listed for this hike (199 Cloud Catcher Lane) you will find yourself on a gravel driveway (this drive is pretty narrow, up-hill and has some bigger rocks in the middle -- I would recommend taking a vehicle that can accommodate). Once on Cloud Catcher Ln, you will go about .75 miles to a dead end in the woods, with a small area to park/turn around. Neighboring private properties are also close by so please respect the "No Trespassing" signs posted on their properties. The trail starts from the small parking area, marked by a small US Forest Service sign, detailing the Yellow Mountain Trail. The trail climbs out of the gap, using switchbacks and some rocky terrain as you make your way to the top. The trail is well maintained and while it is not marked by blazes and with very few signs, it is very obvious where the trail leads. About .1 miles from the top, the trail will intersect with the other trail coming from Cashiers. There are signs at this intersection that show which way to continue. This is an awesome spot to go and relax for the afternoon, catch the sunset/sunrise, snap a few pics or even spend the night. You can't beat the views and awesome hike to get there.
There is a short cut to the old stone and wood fire tower at 5,127 ft in elevation. Just up the road from Bowen Grove on Mill Creek. Follow the location listed for this hike (199 Cloud Catcher Lane) you will find yourself on a gravel driveway (this drive is pretty narrow, up-hill and has some bigger…
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Buck Creek Road
Highlands, NC