Hike Description
- From the Hot Springs Visitor Center (across the street from the post office), hike northbound (compass east) on the A.T. and follow the white blazes along the sidewalk.
- Cross Spring Creek on a small bridge and at mile 0.25 cross the French Broad River on the US 25/70 bridge. Follow the blazes down from the bridge and upstream along the French Broad.
- At mile 0.9, begin climbing up to Lover’s Leap on switchbacks. Reach an overlook in 0.25 miles, and then continue another 0.25 mile to Lover’s Leap Rock at the junction with the Silver Mine Trail.
- Take the Silver Mine Trail down and stay straight when you get down to the road to head back toward the river.
- Get back on the A.T. and head back to your car!
Directions
The trailhead is at the Hot Springs Visitor Center on US 25/70 in Hot Springs. Inquire at the VC before leaving your car; parking is also available on the street.
