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Appletree Trail
Hiking trail near Nantahala Lake
About This Trail
This 2.2-mile most-difficult trail climbs 1,640 feet in elevation and connects with four other area trails. To access, park or walk across the road from Appletree Branch and follow the blue blazes to the right of the branch.
With two stream crossings, the trail meanders through an array of wildflowers.
Getting There
Nearby Trails
London Bald Trail
Hiking trail through Nantahala National Forest
Lake Chatuge Trail
Trail around campground at Lake Chatuge
Joyce Kilmer Recreation Trail
Old growth forest with yellow poplars that are over 100 feet tall and measure 15 to 20 feet in circumference
Coleman River Trail
This scenic hiking trail follows its namesake river to a Scenic Area and commemorative plaque.
Wagon Train Trail
From Highway 76 to Brasstown Bald
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