Backpack the Dutchman's Creek Trail, Uwharrie NF

Don't expect the Appalachians

As described by the author, the first five or six miles are pretty easy and then the latter have some butt-kicking potential.The Uwharries are old and worn down mountains so don't expect any crazy climbs or views for that matter. Unless you go in the winter you probably will never be able to see anything in the distance. I did this as part of a thru-hike of the entire you Uwharrie Trail. I started at the North End of the Uwharrie and hiked all the way to the South End and made a figure eight coming back on Dutchmans Creek and then took the Uwharrie Trail the remainder back to the jumping off rock trailhead. It was about 45 miles and I was able to do it in 3 days. There are plenty of campsites and water in a lot of places. This is definitely a good place to test out your gear for a multi-day trip. Since there are lots of old logging roads and road crossings somebody can come save you if you have problems.

4.0

Best Hike

Lots of steep mountains and great campsites! Would recommend for anyone!

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The Dutchman's Disappointment

I was really disappointed by the dutchman's creek trail. No spectacular views or anything really exciting.

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