Directions:
I-240 W to I-26 W, then US-19/23 N toward Weaverville. Take Exit 19A, merge onto US-25/70 W toward Marshall/Hot Springs. Stay on US-25/70 W (bypass past Marshall) approximately 22–25 miles. Turn right onto NC-208 and follow ~5–6 miles along the river. Bear River Lodge gate will be on the right — use code to enter if closed. Keep right on Bear River Lodge Trail and climb the mountain; lot is on the right (look for #61 sign).