At an elevation of 4,629 feet, max patch is only several hundred feet shy of being a mile high in elevation. Max patch is a local favorite in the southwest mountains of north carolina. I would recommend this property to anyone looking for a quaint cabin. We knew it was a little risky planning for photos in the middle of winter. Local folk talk about how max patch was often used as a place for air shows with biplanes and how thousands of people would gather there to take in the spectacle. Fines creek township is situated in the northern part of haywood county, north carolina. Max patch short loop running trail, marshall, north carolina. While this mountain isnt naturally bald it was cleared for grazing in the nineteenth century, its certainly naturally beautiful. Today, its a 350acre tract of open land on a high knob with 360degree views. Max patch mountain in nc boasts a 360degree view of the appalachian mountains including the blue ridge and the smokies. While max patch isnt naturally this way it was cleared for grazing in the 1800s it still makes for a more than idyllic getaway. Video podcasts newsletters magazine finder the history of our state. Popular access sites are affected by these changes include max patch and roan mountaincarvers gap, both in the cherokee and pisgah national forests, lovers leap in hot springs, and wayah bald and.
The iron mountains are a subrange of the blue ridge mountains. The manmade meadow on top of the mountain was once home to large herds of grazing cattle. Making blue ridge memories on max patch our state magazine. Max patch is a bald mountain on the north carolinatennessee border in madison county, north carolina, and cocke county, tennessee. It is a 6 mile drive down a maintained but bumpy u. View 21 photos for 5922 max patch rd, clyde, nc 28721 a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,036 sq. Some balds are naturally occurring areas in the mountains where. Max patch is one of western north carolina s best kept secrets, and it is located about 40 miles north of asheville in the hot springs area. Jan and billy pics has uploaded 20753 photos to flickr. This address can also be written as 5922 max patch road, clyde, north carolina 28721. Dawn and dusk twilight times and sun and moon position.
Camping at max patch, north carolina all you need to know max patch is still one of the most magical places ive visited. Some call it the crown jewel of the appalachian trail, the famous footpath which crosses it at the top. Even after traveling to the maldives, hiking through the agafay desert in morocco, and summiting schrecksee in the german alps max patch still stands out amidst those magical spots. Hike across max patch bald in pisgah national forest on the appalachian trail near asheville. In the 1920s, there was even a landing strip for airplanes offering thrill rides.
The appalachian trail, seen here, crosses the mountains summit. We are a 20 minute drive to max patch, over which the appalachian trail crosses, that has been nominated as one of the top scenic sites in all of western north carolina. You can see the smokies and mount mitchell from the top of max patch. Max patch is a yearround favorite among hikers and those seeking a high spot from which to reconnect with mother nature and inhale some extremely fresh air, albeit, thin air. Mountain harvest organics is a acre production organic farm. Hike max patch trail in winter for great views in north. We are drawn to the majesty of max patch a gorgeous bald in madison county, 4,600 feet above sea level, where forest ends and 350 acres of open land begin to gather lifechanging memories. At the 4,629foot summit, the hiker is rewarded by a large expanse and a 360degree view of the mountains beyond. The carolina mountain club maintains the popular hiking area, max patch, a large grassy bald near the north carolina tennessee border.
Day hiking a top 10 favorite on the appalachian trail. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. By the time northbound thruhikers on the appalachian trail reach. Forest service bought 350 acres to preempt a plan to turn it into a ski resort. This 4,600 foot mountain bald offers acres of wide open clearings with amazing, unobstructed views of surrounding mountains.
Hike the appalachian trail at max patch, one of north carolina s most popular at hikes, on a grassy, bald mountain thats covered in wildflowers. The bald was privately owned until 1982 when the u. Hike the appalachian trail at max patch, a grassy, bald mountain thats covered in wildflowers, and one of north carolinas most popular at hikes. The appalachian trail follows the crest of the appalachians along the north carolina and tennessee state line. The carolina mountain club maintains the popular hiking area, max patch, a large grassy bald near the north carolinatennessee border. With spring wildflowers and fall leaf peeping, the max patch trail is an easytomoderate hike on the appalachian trail near asheville, n. Max patch is a bald mountain on the north carolina tennessee border in madison county. Max patch, a prized mountain bald on the appalachian national scenic trail on the north carolinatennessee border, has been violated. To get here you just have to drive on a gravel road for a bit, but once you get to the parking lot, its only a little over a mile to get up to the summit of max patch mountain where youll get gorgeous 360 degree views of north carolina and tennessee. Sitting just inside north carolina along the boundary with tennessee, the mountain is considered by some to be the crown jewel of the appalachian trail.
They both love the outdoors and an excuse for an adventure. Max patch hot springs 2020 all you need to know before. With spring wildflowers and fall leaf peeping, the max patch trail is an easyto moderate hike on the appalachian trail near asheville, n. Max patch north carolina appalachian trail georgia. Bring a picnic, a frisbee or a kite and plan on practicing yoga in the. Visit max patch on your trip to hot springs or united states. Do not let the 700 sq scare you this is by far the best floor plan and very spacious you will love this spot. Max patch mountain part of the pisgah national forest is a bald mountain roughly equidistant from knoxville, tn and asheville, nc about a 1. In between the soaring mountains of the great smokies and the rolling hills of hot springs the a. Kevin adams appalachian trail max patch mountainpisgah national forest early morning view on the summit of max patch mountain in pisgah national forest, north carolina. It is 300 acres of a grassy bald that is 4,629 feet at its highest point, and from which, on clear days, one can see mount mitchell to the east and the great smokies far off in the west.
As a volunteer monitor with carolina mountain club, macdowell is in charge of. Max patch winter engagement nelya knoxville wedding. The trail rolls elevation through the shady forest, meandering through switchbacks, crossing several small creeks over rustic wooden bridges, and passing a large. Time for sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset in max patch mountain north carolina usa. Max patch short loop hiking trail, marshall, north carolina. Haywood became a county in 1808 and the fines creek township was formed out of crabtree township in 1850. So a day trip to max patch in north carolina for prewedding engagement photos was the first choice. Max patch is a bald, the southern appalachian name for a hilltop without a single tree. Coronavirus leads forest service to close appalachian. Camping at max patch, north carolina, all you need to know.
This is a great property very close to the at at max patch and hot springs. This particular loop branches just off of the appalachian trail at. The hike up to the top is more than worth the spectacular view. This amazing area was cleared and used historically as a pasture for cattle and sheep back in the 1800s. Max patch is an iconic, grassy bald near the north carolina tennessee border reached by an easy hike up the last bit of the mountain from a forest service parking lot or via the appalachian trail, which crosses the bald. Hidden in north carolina is a beautiful slice of nature called max patch. In a region home to almost 40 peaks over 6000 feet, max patch stands a humble 4629. Max patch is a 4,629foot tall bald mountain with an incredible 360degree mountain vista just 20 miles from hot springs. Michael is very quick to respond and very accommodating. Our trip back to max patch which was one of my favorite areas of the appalachian trail and probably my favorite bald.
These mountains are located around the common meeting point of tennessee, virginia, and north carolina a portion of the appalachian trail runs the crest of the iron mountains above watauga lake and the watauga river near elizabethton, tennessee, and then runs northeastly by shady valley, tennessee. I only wish i could be there for every sunrise and sunset. The 5 best things to do near max patch, hot springs. The route up to the summit passes through picturesque mountain communities that have largely escaped the mass tourism radar. We are drawn to the majesty of max patch a gorgeous bald in madison. Comparable nearby homes include 1531 iron duff rd, 151 studio ln, and 19 sorrells cove rd. It is a major landmark along the tennessee north carolina section of the appalachian trail, although its summit is located in north carolina. Max patch is a littleknown scenic place in north carolina. As a volunteer monitor with carolina mountain club, macdowell is in charge.
The adventure begins at the lemon gap trailhead on max patch road view maps and driving directions, following the whiteblazed appalachian trail southbound from the border of north carolina and tennessee. Max patch bald is the kind of place that becomes a part of you after just one trip. A little known place in north carolina thats perfect to get away from it all. Max patch mountain madison county, north carolina hiking on top max patch mountain with my fiance and my puppy. Max patch trail hiking the appalachians near asheville, n. Well worth the detour, the hike to the top is part of a small loop that is well marked. Max patch is a bald mountain on the north carolina tennessee border in madison county, north carolina and cocke county, tennessee. It is a major landmark along the tennesseenorth carolina section of the appalachian trail, although its summit is located in north carolina.
It is known for its 360degree views of the surrounding mountains. Max patch, at hike hike a section of the famous appalachian national scenic trail or a. See photos and hiking guide for max patch bald mountain along the appalachian trail near hot springs and asheville north carolina in pisgah national. Catch a gorgeous sunrise, sunset or afternoon picnic on this moderate two mile loop with stunning 360degree views and seemingly endless sunshine.