Hurricane Creek Loop
North Carolina
Free — you'll pick up right here.
8.2 mi
Distance
2,234 ft
Gain
3h 38m
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 17 h ago · oldest 17 h
problem: Agency alerts
43 active alerts in National Forests in North Carolina; most severe: Siddie Fields Day Use Area closed for improvements
USFSPosted Sep 28 · checked 17 h ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 57°F / low 57°F, 0% precip — 95/100 for hike
OpenWeather17 h ago
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Why you'll love it
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Hurricane Creek Loop
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Gear for the day
Elevation & route
- Distance
- 8.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,234 ft
- Elevation loss
- 2,234 ft
- Highest point
- 4,695 ft
- Lowest point
- 3,761 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- Allowed
- Horses
- Allowed
- Surface
- Natural
Source for bikes, horses, surface: USDA Forest Service National Forest System Trails (EDW)
About this trail
Hurricane Creek Loop offers an 8.18-mile out-and-back adventure in Tennessee with moderate difficulty, making it an excellent choice for hikers seeking a balanced challenge. This trail connects to the broader Blackwell Gap Out-and-back Trail system, providing opportunities to extend your journey or explore complementary routes in the area.
Facts about this trail
The climb
- Starts at
- 3,805 ft
- High point
- 4,695 ft
- Total climbing
- 2,234 ft
- Total descent
- 2,234 ft
- Steepest stretch
- 21% grade around mile 3.7 on the way out
- Length (round trip)
- 8.2 mi
- Shape
- Out and back
Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)
Where it is
- Nantahala Ranger District · Ranger district
- National Forests in North Carolina · National forest
- Managed by
- Forest Service
Conditions
Active alerts for Nantahala Ranger District as of Oct 9, 2026:
Arrowood Glade Alcohol Prohibitions- Nantahala Ranger District
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Finger Lake Area Prohibitions- Nantahala Ranger District
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Connely Creek Road (NFSR 86) Closure
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- Camp ShortcutHiking0.2 mi
- BLACKWELL GAP LOOPHiking0.3 mi
- Thomas BranchHiking0.6 mi
- Standing Indian Campground StoreCamping1.8 mi
- Pickens NoseRock climbing3.7 mi
- Top Rope WallRock climbing3.8 mi
- Rock House KnobRock climbing4.9 mi
- Tate Branch CampgroundCamping7.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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