Kimsey Creek - Standing Indian Loop

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Kimsey Creek - Standing Indian Loop

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Standing Indian Campground

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Jul 12 2026 9:00 am >> Sun, Jul 12 2026 3:00 pm

Registration Opens:

Sun, Apr 26 2026 7:25 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Jul 6 2026 12:00 pm

Event Duration:

6 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult (Exploratory)

Distance:

12 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Linda L
Kip

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

Thank you to Ron for sharing his hike. Thank you to Kip for co-leading with me.

Hike is exploratory as I have done the loop starting from the other direction.

NOTE: This hike is part of a series of hikes, 7/7-7/13. There will be no carpool as I will be staying in Hiawassee.

Standing Indian Campground is full of fun trails to explore. Join me as I meander by a scenic mountain creek, enjoy the AT in NC and summit Standing Indian Mountain with its amazing views.

We will meet at the kiosk near Standing Indian Campground where ample parking will await. A short road walk will take us to the Kimsey Creek trailhead. We will hike length of this trail accompanied by the sounds of a mountain creek with plenty of rock hopping and opportunities to cool off in the creek that is the namesake of this trail. A left turn at the junction with the AT will start us toward Standing Indian Mountain. Perhaps a quick detour to the shelter for lunch or we will push on to the summit of the mountain where a majestic vista will be enjoyed by all.

After enjoying the views we will head down the notoriously steep Lower Ridge Trail that will take us back to our cars to complete our loop hike.

This is a difficult D5 event, recent D4/D5 experience is required to join the fun. If you do not have this experience, you will be moved to the waitlist and I will be in touch with you.

Required Items to Bring:

Trail hiking shoes

Weather appropriate clothing

Water (2 to 3 L)/hydrating drinks/electolytes

Lunch/Snacks

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Hiking Poles

Hat/Sunglasses

Sunscreen

Bug Spray

Poncho, in case of rain

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

We will meet at the kiosk near Standing Indian Campground Click here for directions

Notes:

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Registration for this event opens at 4/26/2026 7:25:00 PM