Lover's Leap Hiking Trail

Easy to Find, Nice Hike, Limited Parking

You can enter the trail at either end of the loop. There's more parking at one end than the other. If you enter by the footbridge across the creek you'll have an easy walk for a short period before th...

Breathtaking view!

This is a 1.8 mile mountain hike. The hike starts with beautiful view of French Broad river and then a steep incline. We brought our dog Gizmo with us and he absolutely love the trail! The lover’s le...

Girls Trip on the AT

This is an amazing hike. It is difficult. You will be going up steep switch backs and the climb is at least 1 mile uphill. But the views are amazing! Walking sticks are a must. If you are in moderate ...

Must do hike

We hiked Lovers Leap including the Pump Gap Loop while staying in Hot Springs for the week. The trailhead is steps from town right across the French Broad River. There are beautiful views and nice pho...

Great Views of French Broad River and Hot Springs

Lovers Leap is a scenic 1.6-mile loop hike easily accessed from Hot Springs. It's popular so we arrived early to avoid crowds. It's a loop so you can go either way, but we went counterclockwise, sta...