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Roundtop Ridge
From Hot Springs, you’ll take Roundtop Ridge Trail, which climbs to the summit of Rich Mountain and its lookout tower with excellent views. Then you’ll descend on the A.T., heading trail south through Tanyard Gap and passing the meadows of Mill Ridge and a small pond on your way to Pump Gap. You’ll climb again to the Lovers Leap Ridge and enjoy great views of Hot Springs. After that, it’s down, down, down to the French Broad and back to your car.
Length: 13.0 miles
Altitude gain: 2,950 ft.
Map: Harmon Den & Hot Springs Area Trail Map, USDA Forest Service
Trailhead: From the center of Hot Springs, drive on US 25/70 north across the bridge and make an immediate left on SR 1304. Turn left onto Silvermine Rd. at the first intersection, go under the bridge, and park on the right in a grassy area.