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Fox Trail

Waterfall on Jacob Fork River at South Mountains State Park
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Clear Creek Reservoir and Lakeview Trail    

The water level at Clear Creek Reservoir has been lowered to perform maintenance. Fishing and boating access may be affected through July 2021 by the low water levels as the current shoreline is muddy and rocky. 

Lakeview Trail includes at least one creek crossing that is difficult to cross safely without getting your feet wet during or immediately following heavy rain. Please plan ahead.

 Last updated on: Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Fox Trail

Fox Trail at South Mountains State Park

This remote trail has an expansive vista of the Blue Ridge at the eastern end of the trail. It descends to Nettle Branch and then winds around mountains ridges.

Trail Location: 
Connects Lower CCC Trail to Raven Rock Trail. Closest access is 4.1 mi from the Jacob Fork parking area.
Trail Point of Interest: 
A confederate soldier’s grave is located at the western end of the trail near the Fox Backcountry Campsite.
Trail Length: 
3.70 miles
Trail Type: 
one way
Trail Difficulty: 
strenuous hike
Trail Use: 
Hiking
Equestrian
Trail Surface: 
natural surface
gravel
Trail Blaze: 
white hexagon
Bridle trails:

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Bike trails:

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3001 South Mountain Park Ave.
Connelly Springs, NC 28612

828-433-4772
south.mountains@ncparks.gov

 

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GPS: 35.5963, -81.600

 

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