Hike · South Mills River trailhead
South Mills River
Distance
11.6 mi
Vertical
1,273 ft
Summit
3,317 ft
Difficulty
Strenuous
South Mills River is a 11.6-mile out-and-back hike in North Carolina, gaining roughly 1,273 feet of cumulative elevation. The route begins at the South Mills River trailhead as an out-and-back, retracing the approach on the return. Elevations along the route span roughly 2,493–3,317 feet.
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