Lover's Leap Hike

Surprise Falls - French Broad River

 

at Lover's Leap Ridge

 

Hot Springs Resort and Spa (along the French Broad River) in background

 

Images were just average today, but made up for it with excellent video footage.

 

The Lover’s Leap Trail and the Appalachian Trail along the French Broad River create a scenic, 1.6 mile loop. From the Silvermine Trailhead walk down the road and get on the Appalachian Trail (white blazes) along the French Broad River. After about 0.5 mile the trail climbs steeply to Lover’s Leap ridge. When this trail reaches the ridge, there are rock outcrops with numerous overlooks.  Panoramic views of the French Broad River and town of Hot Springs make this trail one of the best in the county.  Return on the Lover’s Leap Trail (blue blazes) and descend to the trailhead. - Source