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Summary: This particular hike in the park starts at the entrance, and is entirely on an old forestry road. So... the trail is quite easy on the feet and knees, and impossible to get lost on. It travels for a small bit uphill... but then it's entirely downhill into the park, ending at Lake Jocassee. While wooded and no great overlooks, you will likely see lots of turtles and get lucky, like I did, and see a copperhead or two. While TOPO says it's 4 miles in, the park brochures say 5 (and I believe them). That said, it is deceptively easy the first half with the grade being continually downhill. The return trip does wear on you after a while, though, so plan to have enough water if it's during the summer. Wear something you can take a dip in once you reach the lake!! Trailhead: Frozen Creek Access From Asheville, reach the park from I-26, taking exit 9 onto NC 280 and traveling west toward Brevard. Turn west on US 64 and travel toward Sapphire. To reach the Frozen Creek Access (east side of the park), turn left onto Frozen Creek Road, which is approximately two miles past NC 178. The east entrance is three miles on the right. (Lat:35.09 Lon:-82.88) Trail Guides for Canebrake Trail - Gorges State Park: North Carolina State Parks Website by NC Govt Cronies (Internet!) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: North Carolina State Park Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Andrew Hall, who has posted 7 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by SOB on 3/25/2008 Great trail. Would hike again. Very secluded. 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, Transylvania County Hiking, Transylvania County Trails, Transylvania County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||