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Setrock Creek Falls–Singecat Ridge Overlook (MP 345.3), 4 sights

13.6 mi · ▲ 1,685 ft · 5 hr 23 min

Setrock Creek Falls–Singecat Ridge Overlook (MP 345.3), 4 sights is a 13.6-mile out-and-back near Busick, NC. The route passes Singecat Ridge Overlook (MP 345.3) before reaching Setrock Creek Falls at the turnaround, 6.8 miles in. It climbs 1,685 ft, with sections as steep as 15% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 73/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi2,989 – 3,796 ft · steepest grade: 15%14.0 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Mountains-to-Sea Trail 35.75625, -82.17674
Nearest town Busick, NC
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Setrock Creek Falls–Singecat Ridge Overlook (MP 345.3), 4 sights

13.6 mi · ▲ 1,685 ft · 5 hr 23 min

Elevation 2,988–3,795 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: Mountains-to-Sea Trail · 35.75625, -82.17674

Weather Sep 6: sunrise 7:05 AM · sunset 7:51 PM

Dogs allowed on leash · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on Mountains-to-Sea Trail, heading SW.
  2. 50 ftPass Singecat Ridge Overlook (MP 345.3).
  3. 6.1 miBear right onto Upper River Loop, heading W.
  4. 0.3 miTurn right onto Briar Bottom, heading SW.
  5. 0.1 miBear right onto Briar Bottom Trail, heading W.
  6. 0.1 miContinue straight onto Briar Bottom, heading W.
  7. 50 ftContinue straight onto Briar Bottom Trail, heading W.
  8. 350 ftSharp right onto Setrock Creek Falls Trail, heading SW.
  9. 0.1 miReach Setrock Creek Falls, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  10. 0.1 miSharp left onto Briar Bottom Trail, heading SW.
  11. 350 ftContinue straight onto Briar Bottom, heading E.
  12. 50 ftContinue straight onto Briar Bottom Trail, heading E.
  13. 0.1 miBear left onto Briar Bottom, heading NE.
  14. 0.1 miTurn left, heading E.
  15. 0.3 miBear left onto Mountains-to-Sea Trail, heading SW.
  16. 6 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/setrock-creek-falls-singecat-ridge-overlook-mp-345-3-out-back-4-sights

Trail surface

89% dirt3% gravel8% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 7:05 AMSunset 7:51 PM

Good to know

  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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