With spring wildflowers and fall leaf peeping, the max patch trail is an easytomoderate hike on the appalachian trail near asheville, n. Catch incredible 360degree panoramas of surrounding mountain summits in north carolina and tennessee. Picturesque mountain views at sunset was the perfect setting for this engagement session. Below are weather averages from 1971 to 2000 according to data gathered from the nearest official weather station. Max patch loop via appalachian trail north carolina alltrails. The small town of hot springs, nc is the only place in north carolina where the at. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Max patch trail hiking the appalachians near asheville, n. The appalachian trail crosses right over the summit running north and south. Max patch, north carolina, united states facts, photos, maps, weather, trip reports, and links.
Hidden in north carolina is a beautiful slice of nature called max patch. Continue straight about 12 miles onto max patch road. Sterchi john memorial lodge 6303 max patch rd hot springs, nc. Max patch is a bald mountain on the north carolinatennessee border in madison county, north carolina, and cocke county, tennessee.
Have a picnic on one of the southeasts biggest balds. For a wider overview of the weather, consult the weather map of north carolina. Hike max patch trail in winter for great views in north. Make a weekend trip from max patch to hot springs n.
If you are going to backpack it, starting at max patch makes the most sense as there are good camping sites close to lemon gap including the shelter about 2 miles from the trailhead. At the top of the mountain, turn right onto state road 1182 and max patch parking is 3 miles. Max patch mountain part of the pisgah national forest is a bald mountain roughly equidistant from knoxville, tn and asheville, nc about a 1. Max patch to hot springs on the appalachian trail david m allen. Sitting on the border of north carolina and tennessee, max patch features 360 mountain range views and sits along the appalachian trail. In between the soaring mountains of the great smokies and the rolling hills of hot springs the a. Mitchell on the east to the great smoky mountains on the south. Max patch loop via appalachian trail north carolina. The adventure begins at the lemon gap trailhead on max patch road view maps and driving directions, following the whiteblazed appalachian trail southbound from the border of north carolina and tennessee. The carolina mountain club maintains the popular hiking area, max patch, a large grassy bald near the north carolina tennessee border. Max patch is still one of the most magical places ive visited. Max patch mountain is a physical feature summit in madison county.
Nov 09, 2016 join us as we make our way to max patch and tn by way of hurricane creek. Pond has a large, universally accessible fishing pier accessed from the parking area. Claim this business 828 6223524 favorite more directions sponsored topics. Lemon gap to max patch hiking trail, marshall, north carolina. The trail starts by walking through the front gate. Max patch mountain physical feature summit in madison county. Today, its a 350acre tract of open land on a high knob with 360degree views.
Sitting just inside north carolina along the boundary with tennessee, the mountain is considered by some to be the crown jewel of the appalachian trail. Max patch mountain via brown gap pisgah national forest, nc. While max patch isnt naturally this way it was cleared for grazing in the 1800s it still makes for a more than idyllic getaway. Sep 15, 2015 a day hike between max patch and hot springs, nc. Since the famous appalachian trail at goes through the tiny town of hot springs, you can hike from the center of downtown for a very scenic 2mile. It is a major landmark along the tennessee north carolina section of the appalachian trail, although its summit is located in north carolina. Links search engines search the web for max patch mountain. Michael is very quick to respond and very accommodating. A little known place in north carolina thats perfect to get away from it all. Either way, this is one of the souths most scenic sections of the at, and it is well worth your. Highlights include max patch, roaring fork shelter. The appalachian trail crosses max patch and is three miles away as the crow flies, about a 1520 minute drive.
Campgrounds near max patch mountain, north carolina rei. Max patch short loop hiking trail, marshall, north carolina. Max patch is a grassed bald with amazing 360 degree views into the great smokies, a great place for a sunset picnic or the jumping off point for a day hike along the appalachian trail. The appalachian trail follows the crest of the appalachians along the north carolina and tennessee state line. Find a campground in max patch mountain, north carolina, explore nearby outdoor activities, and get inspired for your next trip using rei s camping directory. A slight chance of rain before 9am, then a chance of showers, mainly between 9am and 2pm. Feb 14, 2017 with a 300acre field of masters tournamentquality grass capping its rounded, 4,629foothigh summit, max patch begs for loungers. The 5 best things to do near max patch, hot springs tripadvisor. Max patch, a bald mountain on the north carolina tennessee border, is popular for the 360 degree panoramic view of the appalachian mountains. Visit max patch on your trip to hot springs or united states. Restaurants and bars are only open for takeout and delivery orders, and closed to all dinein customers.
Hike a section of the famous appalachian national scenic trail or a. With spring wildflowers and fall leaf peeping, the max patch trail is an easyto moderate hike on the appalachian trail near asheville, n. Engagement photo on top of max patch in western north carolina. Intersecting at the top, max patch is referred to as a bald, a southern appalachian term to refer to a hilltop without a single tree. Max patch is a mountain on the tennessee north carolina border. While max patch isnt naturally this way it was cleared for. Regardless, it is one of the mostvisited peaks in the area.
You will emerge from the woods to the open fields of max patch with an impressive 360 degree view of the blue ridge and smoky mountains. Sterchi john memorial lodge 6303 max patch rd hot springs. Tripadvisor gives a certificate of excellence to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that. The primary coordinates for max patch mountain places it within the nc 28743 zip code delivery area in the maps and aerial photos section below, youll find links to. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a quaint cabin. Max patch mountain is a mountain in north carolina and has an elevation of 4616 feet. Position your mouse over the map and use your mousewheel to zoom in or out. The trail rolls elevation through the shady forest, meandering through switchbacks, crossing several small creeks over rustic wooden. Camping at max patch, north carolina, all you need to know. This easy and beautiful hike at max patch should be added to your north carolina winter bucket list this year.
Free, communitybuilt maps and resources connect you and your outdoor passion to trails and routes. This amazing area was cleared and used historically as a pasture for cattle and sheep back in the 1800s. Our advanced weather models allow us to provide distinct weather forecasts for several elevations of max patch. Max patch is a birding, hiking adventure located in or near hot springs, nc. Max patch mountain topo map in madison county, north carolina. This particular loop branches just off of the appalachian trail at.
Max patch is a bald mountain on the north carolina tennessee border in madison county, north carolina and cocke county, tennessee. Position your mouse over the map and use your mousewheel to zoom in. Google map to max patch reminder dont rely solely on your gps in this. Either way, this is one of the souths most scenic sections of the at, and it is well worth your journey from wherever you are coming from. At 4629 feet elevation, max patch is not the highest summit in its immediate vicinity, but this grassy bald is certainly one of the prettiest. The 5 best things to do near max patch, hot springs. Max patch mountain in nc boasts a 360degree view of the appalachian mountains including the blue ridge and the smokies. Max patch and hot springs is a hiking adventure located in or near asheville, nc. Max patch is a littleknown scenic place in north carolina. At thruhikers often oblige, saying its one of the finest rest spots on the entire trail, and so do readers like michael wright, who hikes the 2. Moderate rain total 19mm, heaviest on thu morningfreezethaw conditions max 14c on thu afternoon, min 0c on tue nightwinds increasing light winds from the w on wed afternoon, gales from the sse by thu morning. Hike the appalachian trail at max patch, one of north carolinas most popular.
The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. The place is stunning, very beautiful and good views of the area. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Do not let the 700 sq scare you this is by far the best floor plan and very spacious you will love this spot. It was once forested, but legend has it that indians burned it, apparently for visibility. The unaka, black, great balsam, plott balsam, and great smoky mountain ranges are home to the highest peaks in the east and can all be seen from max patch. This dog friendly and family friendly hike is great for picnics, star gazing, and is accesible year round.
There is a parking area near the top of the bald where you can park and walk the approximately 14 mile trail to the summit. Join us as we make our way to max patch and tn by way of hurricane creek. Max patch is a local favorite in the southwest mountains of north carolina. Max patch and hot springs, located near asheville, north carolina is a 20. Max patch is a bald mountain on the north carolina tennessee border in madison county, north carolina, and cocke county, tennessee. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is best used from april until october. To continue the effort to stop the spread of covid19, governor roy cooper has issued a stay at home order for the entire state of north carolina until wednesday, april 29.
Nat geo 782 trails illustrated map find it at trailful outdoor co. A designated public mountain trout water and managed under hatcherysupported regulations, max patch pond is stocked with trout march through may. Even after traveling to the maldives, hiking through the agafay desert in morocco, and summiting schrecksee in the german alps max patch. Hiking to the very top of a mountain bald in north carolina.
This is a great property very close to the at at max patch and hot springs. To see the weather forecasts for the other elevations, use the tab navigation above the table. National forests in north carolina max patch usda forest service. What a gorgeous engagement photo on top of max patch in western north carolina. See photos and hiking guide for max patch bald mountain along the appalachian trail near hot springs and asheville north carolina in pisgah national forest. Camping at max patch, north carolina all you need to know. Max patch is a 4,629foot tall bald mountain with an incredible 360degree mountain vista just 20 miles from hot springs. Please submit any useful information about climbing max patch that may be useful to other climbers. The hike follows the max patch spur trail to the appalachian trail, and then climbs through the mountains expansive fields of golden grasses, wildflowers and wild berries in.
Lovers leap is a rock outcropping on the appalachian trail in hot springs that offers a spectacular panoramic view of the french broad river and pisgah national forest. Max patch mountain at 4,629 feet is not close to being the tallest peak in the region, but you are surrounded by countless 5,000 and 6,000foot peaks in every direction. Since then there has been homestead, a logging mill, and an air strip on the mountain. The nearest weather station for both precipitation and temperature measurements is waterville 2 which is approximately 8 miles away and has an elevation of 1,440 feet 3,176 feet lower than max patch mountain. The data and maps may not be used to determine title, ownership, legal descriptions or boundaries, legal jurisdiction, or restrictions that may be in place on either. Max patch hot springs 2020 all you need to know before. From the parking area at max patch, the trail starts off going north. Consider things such as access and accommodation at the base of max patch, as well as the logistics of climbing to the summit. This is max patch, a popular, iconic, almost idyllic bald summit on the appalachian trail thats beloved by hardcore at thruhikers, casual day hikers and frisbeeflingers alike.