October 27, 2020
Kimsey Creek Trail
So-so trail with lots of rocks, roots and water, but this is hiking in the mountains, so it is expected sometimes. Kimsey Creek, however, is really a very pretty and pristine creek and worth the hike. Weather was great with temperatures 46-65 degrees. The trail, especially some of the bridges could use some maintenance or creation. We did not hike the full distance to Deep Gap. I and a couple of others mistakenly decided to take a branch path up a draw that also had blue blazes like the main trail. After ~ 1/4 mile of a somewhat difficult trail and reference to our GPS, we decided we were not on the correct trail and turned around. Some, but not a lot of fall color since most of the leaves had already fallen.
The route
6.2 mi · 696 ft climbing · 4h 0m out, 3h 39m walking · 1.7 mph moving
Elevation
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- Steepness
- Gentle under 5%
- Moderate 5–10%
- Steep 10–15%
- Very steep over 15%
Photos (25)
Fall colors along Kimsey Creek Kimsey Creek Trail Sign Today's Hikers: Dick, Ray, Renee, Mike, Jenny & Vic Typical of some sections of the trail. Kimsey Creek is really picturesque Some fall colors Ground Cedar Tricky and damaged bridge 2+ miles into hike Lots of cascades along Kimsey Creek Interesting ground cover on one isolated section of trail interesting "moss" growing on tree Close up of cascade along Kimsey Creek Another cascade along Kimsey Creek Trail More of the interesting "moss" on base of tree Nice orange fall lead color Trail sign a intersecting secondary trail One of several bridges along trail Turn right and it will take you up a draw and connect with the Park Ridge Trail Fall colors along trail Fall colors along Kimsey Creek Trail Fall colors along Kimsey Creek Trail Fall colors along Kimsey Creek Trail Kimsey Creek Trail Watch your step on this wet and canted bridge! Now, which way should I go?