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Summary: This trail begins on the Pulliam Creek Trail off of SR 1802. After 1/2 mile notice wooden boards going down to a water fall on the left. There is also a nice camping area on the right about 3/4 of mile down the trail. Go south on this trail for about 1.2 miles. At this intersection, the Pulliam Trail continues south & east and veers left. Veer right down a steep and slippery trail to the foot of the Green River Narrows. The trail is marked by pink ribbons. Caution: this is an extremely slippery and dangerous route to take, but views of the Green River Rapids are worth the trip.I would not recommend taking any children on this trip and you must be in good shape. There are numerous rocks to sit on for sun bathing or watching the Kayaks come down the rapids. On occasion you will probably see abandoned Kayaks and views of the rapids might explain it. Trailhead: From I-26 near Hendersonville, take Upward Rd (exit 22) and go east about 1.7 miles to Big Hungry Rd (SR1802). Continue east on SR1802 for about 3 miles and look for a trail head sign for Pulliam Creek Trail on the right. There is a slight area for cars on the right side of the road. If you cross a bridge, you've gone to far by 100 meters. (Lat:35.17 Lon:-82.19) Trail Guides for Green River Narrows: North Carolina Hiking Trails by Allen de Hart (Appalachian Mountain Club Books) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: NC Division of Forest Resources. 1-828-251-6509 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Tom Duchac, who has posted 23 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Janis on 6/2/2009 We hiked this June 1 after reading about it on this site. It was a great hike, and we had no problems finding it or hiking it, thanks to the ropes and roots. We got to the bottom just in time to see three kayakers coming down, and we also ran into a guy that had hiked down to retreive his damaged kayak and was hiking back up with it. Wouldn't want to do that! It was a fun day for two middle-aged hikers. 
Reviewed by Barry on 10/5/2008 The trailhead is difficult to spot from the road, however, vehicles were parked near it, cluing us in. Nothing special about this hike until you reach the drop-off trail to The Narrows. Look carefully for it, on the right. We saw no markers, but it comes about 1.5-2 miles from the trailhead. You’ll hear the river roaring. It is short but indeed steep, with ropes to help you. (You'll sweat like a demon.) At the bottom, you'll see the highlight of the hike, the cold water of the river, lots of boulders and mini-falls. Hike up river a little and find the perfect place to swim. We found a refreshing pool 10-ft. deep. My 19-yo son and I enjoyed it, but it’s not the kind of hike this 53-yo would take on a regular basis.
Reviewed by SB on 6/30/2008 great hike - lots of fun - this was the 2nd time on this hike and had more fun then the 1st time 
Reviewed by Travis on 7/30/2007 This trail is one of my favorites. I live about 5 miles from the trail head and hike about once a month. The river varies greatly depending what the dam is running. I have a number to call to tell what it is running on speed dial as most kayakers do. I will not post it here as it already gets overwelmed. If you are serious about this trail, ask any kayaker in the area and they will know the number.
Reviewed by Jim Bob on 5/21/2007 True, you are not allowed to camp in there, but it is not true that "persons using the game lands are required (?) a game lands use permit. Permits are required for hunting or fishing but not to hike there. The land also is owned by the people of the state of NC, not the NCWRC, although wildlife manages it. This is a rather difficult hike into a very hazardous area, so be prepared.
Reviewed by Chris on 1/13/2007 Though what I concider to be the major attraction of the trail, "The Narrows" is (at a solid and steady pace) a little more than an hour off the road. It is well worth the walk to the best vantage point from the main trail. The hike to the bottom of "The Narrows" however, is a more for the hiker who likes to push a little harder to get to the really good stuff. The view and over all atmosphere at the bottom gives a better idea of the enormity of what you can barely see from the main trail. The rushing of the water at this point is thunderous. The view is awesome to say the least. Unfortunately the allowed space for this review is not enough to paint a good picture. You will have to go to see it for yourself. 
Reviewed by FYI on 3/19/2006 The land s of the trail are owned by the North CAROLINA Wildlife Resources COmmission and a lot restrictions apply. Pets must be maintained on a leash, no camping is permitted, no plants or any other material may be removed and persons using the game lands are required a game lands use permit.
Reviewed by gbp on 8/14/2005 we missed the trail to the narrows the first time. Be sure to watch for the orange ribbons in the trees on the right. watch out for hornets. worth the effort. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: North Carolina Hiking, North Carolina Trails, North Carolina Hikes, Henderson County Hiking, Henderson County Trails, Henderson County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||