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Laurel Gap Trail
Length: 7.0 miles Rating: Moderate
Laurel Gap Trail is the former FR 5548 which is now grass. The trail goes through the Walker Ridge and Big Andy Ridge. It is very easy to follow and is perfectly suited for horse travel.
Directions: From Burnsville, North Carolina go east on US 19E for .5 mile and turn right at the gas station onto NC 197. Stay on this road for about 25 miles, through Pensacola and Cane River Gap to Barnardsville. The road is paved, changes to gravel, and is paved again. Turn left at the intersection of NC 197 and NC 2173 (Dillingham Rd) and follow this road, which becomes gravel. It will become FS Road 74. Follow this road for 7.7 miles to the trailhead on the left.

Little Andy Trail
Length: 0.6 miles Rating: Strenuous
Little Andy Trail is blazed in orange. The trail ascends quite steeply in sections with very few switchbacks. It follows a ridge above Little Andy Creek. The trail emerges on Laurel Gap Trail. This trail is designed as one of many possible loop trails in this area.
Directions: From Burnsville, North Carolina go east on US 19E for .5 mile and turn right at the gas station onto NC 197. Stay on this road through Pensacola and Cane River Gap to Barnardsville (stay on NC 197 for about 25 miles). The road is paved, changes to gravel, and is paved again. Turn left at the intersection of NC 197 and NC 2173 (Dillingham Rd) and follow this road, which becomes gravel. It will become forest service road 74. Follow this road for 2.7 miles to the trailhead on the left.

Staire Creek Trail
Length: 1.2 miles Rating: Strenuous
This trail is designed as a section for many possible loop trails in this area.
Staire Creek Trail is blazed in orange. Be sure to look for the huge granite boulders that are scattered throughout the enfolding woods. The trail ascends quite steeply in sections with some switchbacks. It follows a ridge above Staire Brance. The trail goes through woods typical in this area and provides several nice views of the surrounding mountains.
Directions: From Burnsville, North Carolina go east on US 19E for .5 mile and turn right at the gas station onto NC 197. Stay on this road through Pensacola and Cane River Gap to Barnardsville (stay on NC 197 for about 25 miles). The road is paved, changes to gravel, and is paved again. Turn left at the intersection of NC 197 and NC 2173 (Dillingham Rd) and follow this road, which become gravel. It will become Forest Service Road 74. Follow this gravel road for .4 mile to a road on the right. This road has a bulletin board visible from FR 74. Follow this road for .6 mile to a pull off on the right. The trail is about 50 feet up the road on the left.
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