SMOKETREE TRAIL

This trail connects Beech Mountain Parkway to Pinnacle Ridge Ro ad.  The trail is an almost level pathway thru the woods filled with maple, beech, mountain magnolias and hemlock trees.  Blackberries abound along the trail and can be picked in late July and early August.  This is an easy to moderate trail, and can be enjoyed by all ages. 

                                                                                                             

                                                                            

                                                                                        

Midway along the trail you will see a small waterfall, (which is pictured above) whose waters feed Buckeye Creek, becoming the mountains water supply.  It's not unsual to see different kinds of wildlife of this trail, especially deer and wild turkeys.

Also, midway along this trail you will connect for a short while with Mill Pond Lane.  Be sure to watch the trail markings along the way.  From Mill Pond Lane the trail follows into Woodland then on to the Pinnacle Ridge Road Trailhead.

                                                                                      

                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Smoketree can be hiked from one end to the other by placing a vehicle at the opposite end.  You can also do a reverse, chich would give you a 4-mile hike.  Smoketree is also part of the Buckeye Gap Loop Trail (8.4 miles).  Follow the yellow arrows to reach Pinnacle Ridge Road.