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The Cliffs Valley Hiking Trails
Hiking Trail Descriptions
Bridges Trail (Easy – 0.30 mile) —Wander along this short trail on the 12 unique handcrafted bridges that stretch over the mountain streams. Sit back on the trail’s benches and take in the sights and sounds of the Blue Ridge. Or bring along a lunch to enjoy at the Valley picnic shelter at trail’s end.
Directions: From the Wellness Center, turn left onto Painter Creek Road. Follow for .9 miles to the parking area on the right. The trailhead is at the north end of the parking area opposite the kiosk.
Panther Gap Sky Climb (Moderate/Strenuous – 0.95 mile) — A remote pristine forest. Flowing waterfalls. A great workout. These are just a few of the attractive features of this trail. As hikers meander along a babbling brook they will catch glimpses of beautiful flowers. Then the 1.8-mile trek becomes more intense as the trail ventures skyward. When hikers reach the peak at Mike Wylie Overlook, they are greeted by miles of sky and the vast rolling mountains of the Blue Ridge range.
Directions: From the Wellness Center, turn right onto Painter Creek Road then bear right onto Terry Creek. Follow to Hidden Park Trail sign. Veer right onto a one lane gravel road and follow to the second parking area where the trailhead is located.
Terry Creek Loop (Easy – 1.0 mile) —Take a brisk walk on paved paths all in the comfort of your own backyard. Walking on this trail you will find a paved path taking you through The Cliffs Valley community. Bikers and runners are also welcome to enjoy the one-mile path. Benches along the way provide a comfortable place to relax or to set your tackle box as you wade beside the waters of the pond.
Directions: From the Wellness Center, turn right onto Painter Creek Road then bear right onto Terry Creek. Continue past Glenburne Drive and the soccer field to a paved path off to the left. Follow path around the fish pond.
Stone Creek Falls Trail (Easy/Moderate – 0.38 mile) —Amble along this path over the beautifully handcrafted wooden bridge. Pass a bear cave sheltered by the side of the mountain and reach the largest waterfall in The Valley. Picnic tables provide the perfect place to enjoy lunch while listening to the rumbling water below. As you descend the trail, relax on the benches that dot the path and listen to the distant roar of the waterfall.
Directions: The trailhead is at the north end of the parking area across the road from Bridges Trail.
Mountain Summit Connector Trail (Moderate/Strenuous – 0.75 miles) —This scenic trail follows an old logging road that passes through dense Rhododendron and Mountain Laurel. You can make this a great loop trail by hiking up the Panther Gap Sky Climb trail to Mountain Summit Road, and then following the road back down to pick up the Connector trail, ultimately returning to Panther Gap.
Directions: From the south, this trail branches off to the right of Panther Gap Sky Climb trail and heads up an old logging road to Mountain Summit Road. From the north, the trail head is marked by a sign and located between Lot #77 and the home at 1007 Mountain Summit Road.
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