Pickens Nose Trailhead
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Pickens Nose Trailhead is a park and tourist attraction located on Ball Creek Road in Otto, North Carolina, United States. This institution offers beautiful views from rock outcroppings with an easy hike. The trailhead is situated in the Nantahala National Forest, just south of Franklin, and is named after the rocky ridge called Pickens Nose. The short 20-minute hike to the top of the ridge provides stunning views of the surrounding valleys. The trailhead is located on Forest Service Road 83 or Ball Creek Road, accessible from US 441 or Highway 64. The parking area is marked with a sign and offers sufficient space for visitors. The trail is a gradual ascent through rhododendron and mountain laurel patches, with side trails leading to various viewpoints. The final views from the top extend all the way into Georgia on a clear day. Note that some views are exposed, so caution is advised. The hike is an out and back trail, and camping at the top is not allowed. Enjoy the remote beauty of the Nantahala National Forest at Pickens Nose Trailhead.
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"Trail is steep and rocky for a short distance right at the beginning but is mostly level beyond that initial section. There are several overlooks with beautiful views! Highly recommend!"
"Great short hike for the amazing views at the end. Pretty steep going up but it evens out and it's nice and easy going down. Probably the best views in the area."
"The drive up the one lane dirt path 5 miles up the side of a mountain was worth it. Definitely recommend an AWD or 4x4 vehicle to get up. Once you get to the trailhead it's about half mile of steady incline to reach the end. There are done side trails along the way for different views. Parking area can fit about 4 cars"
"Awesome views in several directions. Don't miss the obscure side trail on the left only about ⅓ of the way in for views to the East."
"I drove up from Hiawassee GA so it was about an hour and a half drive,with the majority of it being on a one lane gravelly road through the Nantahala National Forest. The trail itself is pretty short with a little bit of an incline in the beginning. Once you get closer to the end of the trail there are a couple of scenic spots to sit and enjoy the phenomenal view."
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