Hangover Lead South Trail

Trails Page	Hangover Lead South Trail
Cable Cove Cheoah Trail Fitness Trail Hangover Lead Joyce Kilmer Lewellyn Cove Lookout Rock Mouse Branch Naked Ground Panther Creek Rattler Ford Santeetlah Creek Slickrock Creek Snowbird Nature Stecoah Gap Swan Cabin Thompson Tsali Yellow Creek Yellowhammer	Trailhead: The trailhead is adjacent to the parking area at Big Fat Gap. The south portion of the trail begins in the southwest corner of the parking area by the Forest Service information sign. There is no car camping or tent camping in the car park area. There are tent camping sites that can be found a few hundred yards down the Windy Gap Trail. Distance: This is not a very long trail. It is approximately 2.8 miles to the terminus of the Hangover Lead South Trail at the Haoe summit of 5,249 feet. There are several trail junctions at the parking area or along the way: Hangover Lead North, Big Fat, Deep Creek, Windy Gap and Haoe Lead Trails.. Difficulty: This trail is rated as moderate to strenuous, or even rugged if backpacking a heavy load. There are a couple of steep, and sometimes muddy, pitches that need to be negotiated. Use Guide: The Hangover Lead South Trail is highly recommended for novices or experienced hikers who are in good condition. It would be a challenge for smaller children. With a group at a casual pace, allow 6 hours for the round trip to the Haoe summit. For the more aggressive hiker, 3½-4 hours should be sufficient time. Bring water and protective clothing if your trip is going to be more than a few hours. Description: The trail is easy to follow and well used. There are signs at the trail junctions. You will traverse several gaps that are adequate camping areas. At approximately 2½ miles you will come to the Saddle Tree Gap camp area. The trail to the right (south) leads to the top of Haoe and the junction with the Haoe Lead Trail. The trail to the left (north) leads to the Hangover Lead overlook which offers a panoramic view of the area. The Deep Creek Trail junction can also be found at Saddle Tree Gap.

Hangover Lead South Trail

Cable Cove
Cheoah Trail
Fitness Trail
Hangover Lead
Joyce Kilmer
Lewellyn Cove
Lookout Rock
Mouse Branch
Naked Ground
Panther Creek
Rattler Ford
Santeetlah Creek
Slickrock Creek
Snowbird Nature
Stecoah Gap
Swan Cabin
Thompson
Tsali
Yellow Creek
Yellowhammer

Trailhead: The trailhead is adjacent to the parking area at Big Fat Gap. The south portion of the trail begins in the southwest corner of the parking area by the Forest Service information sign. There is no car camping or tent camping in the car park area. There are tent camping sites that can be found a few hundred yards down the Windy Gap Trail.
Distance: This is not a very long trail. It is approximately 2.8 miles to the terminus of the Hangover Lead South Trail at the Haoe summit of 5,249 feet. There are several trail junctions at the parking area or along the way: Hangover Lead North, Big Fat, Deep Creek, Windy Gap and Haoe Lead Trails..
Difficulty: This trail is rated as moderate to strenuous, or even rugged if backpacking a heavy load. There are a couple of steep, and sometimes muddy, pitches that need to be negotiated.
Use Guide: The Hangover Lead South Trail is highly recommended for novices or experienced hikers who are in good condition. It would be a challenge for smaller children. With a group at a casual pace, allow 6 hours for the round trip to the Haoe summit. For the more aggressive hiker, 3½-4 hours should be sufficient time. Bring water and protective clothing if your trip is going to be more than a few hours.
Description: The trail is easy to follow and well used. There are signs at the trail junctions. You will traverse several gaps that are adequate camping areas. At approximately 2½ miles you will come to the Saddle Tree Gap camp area. The trail to the right (south) leads to the top of Haoe and the junction with the Haoe Lead Trail. The trail to the left (north) leads to the Hangover Lead overlook which offers a panoramic view of the area. The Deep Creek Trail junction can also be found at Saddle Tree Gap.