Name: Weed Patch Mountain Trail
Rating: 4.3

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This newly (2018) created multi-use trail explore the rugged and mountainous terrain of the wilderness area of Buffalo Creek Park. The trail winds through old growth forest, passing by streams and climbing to several stunning viewpoints. Highlights along the trail include Trout Creek, Grey Rock, Flapjack Rock, Tunnel Trail, and Eagle Rock.

For more information on the Weed Patch Mountain Trail, visit the Conserving Carolina website.

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Land Manager: Town of Lake Lure

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Kristen Arendt with improvements by Christian E

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Trail Ratings

4.3 from 25 votes

#1

in Buffalo Creek Park

#683

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4.3 from 25 votes

5 Star		52%
4 Star		32%
3 Star		8%
2 Star		8%
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Aug 5, 2018 near Lake Lure, NC

Accessible rock features at the top of Eagle Rock.

Aug 5, 2018 near Lake Lure, NC

Aug 29, 2020 near Lake Lure, NC

Looking down Weed Patch trail from the HHT junction

May 20, 2019 near Lake Lure, NC

View of your final destination from a rocky outcrop on the trail.

Aug 5, 2018 near Lake Lure, NC

One of many rock features along the trail.

Aug 5, 2018 near Lake Lure, NC

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Oct 15, 2023

Ben Wakely

Sep 11, 2021

Adam Hester

Burly backcountry climb and descent. Epic day. Not the best flow, but incredible views. Drive and get dropped at the top and ride down. 19.6mi — 5h 30m

Feb 21, 2021

RALPH GRIZZLE

2h 45m

Aug 27, 2020

slim jim

20mi — 3h 30m

Aug 20, 2019

Sean Wiggins

20mi

Aug 12, 2019

Bobby B

Jul 27, 2019

J. Matt

World class trail. Shuttling is weak sauce. 20mi — 3h 35m

Jul 13, 2019

Shane Toomes

Wow! What a great trail! Wonderful views. Challenging terrain, with rocks, roots, drops, and tight switch backs both going up and down. Great trail

Jun 8, 2019

Dubya G.

Trail is 100% clear of trees.

May 15, 2019

Andria Davis

Jan 12, 2019

Jeff Meadows

Sep 22, 2018

Justin Jackson

Chainsaw is needed for multiple downed trees! picked up what I could. Lots of debris from Florence going through 12mi

Sep 1, 2018

Charly Aurelia

This is already a favorite. Incredible backcountry! 3mi

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Weed Patch Mountain Trail

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3,449' 1,051 m

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560' 171 m

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