Fires Creek is a recreational area located in the

Nantahala National Forest The Nantahala National Forest ( /ˌnæntəˈheɪlə/), is the largest of the four national forests in North Carolina, lying in the mountains and valleys of western North Carolina. The Nantahala is the second wettest region in the country, after the ...

Clay County, North Carolina Clay County is a county located in the far western part of U.S. state North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 11,089. The county seat is Hayesville, elevation 1,893 ft. History This area was occupied by the Cherokee N ...

. It takes its name from Fires Creek, which runs through it. The area offers paved and unpaved hiking trails, swimming holes, camping spots, picnic tables, grills, scenic views, horseback riding, fishing.

Fires Creek Rim Trail

Fires Creek Rim Trail is a 23.4 mile hiking and horseback riding trail within Nantahala National Forest that travels around the rim of Fires Creek Wildlife Management Area and is marked with a blue blaze. It offers several side trail and access roads and is generally entered from the Fire's Creek Picnic Area along the trail to Leatherwood Falls. Upon reaching Leatherwood Falls, Fire's Creek Rim Trail travels right as it climbs to the ridge.mountaintravelguide.com fires creek rim trail
/ref> Trails and Peaks along Fires Creek Rim Trail include: *Big Stamp (4,337') to Weatherman Bald (4,960') 5.4 miles, average hiking time 4 hrs *Weatherman Bald to Tusquitee Bald (5,240') 1.9 miles, average hiking time 2.5 hrs *Tusquitee Bald to Chestnut Stump Knob (4,400') 2.6 miles, average hiking time 3 hrs *Chestnut Stump Knob to Carver Gap (2,996') 3.5 miles, average hiking time of 3.5 hrs *Carver Gap to Hunter Camp (1,800') 3.75 miles, average hiking time of 2 hrs.

References

{{reflist Protected areas of Clay County, North Carolina Nantahala National Forest Bodies of water of Clay County, North Carolina