Our neighborhood offers a variety of hiking trails, each with its own unique challenges & views. The difficulty levels range from beginner-friendly, moderate, difficult & expert. Or just walk around the "neighborhood"

Beginner-Friendly

Walk up the mountain, then walk back down

duration: however long you want

The occasional waterfall to take a pause at.

Moderate

Max’s Waterfall

duration: 45 there, 45 back

Switchbacks all the way up till you hit an infamous maple tree with 5 stems to it, then you go straight for about a mile & reach a beautiful cascading waterfall

Difficult

Top of the Mica Mine

duration: 4 hours

Cattail Creek Community has a rich history, once being home to a mica mine route that played a significant role in the areas past. You might even be able to find yourself a chunk of Mica, or an old relic piece of the railroad system.

Expert

The ENTIRE mountaintop reaching up to the Black Mtn Crest Trail leading to the Mount Mitchel Summit

duration: 7/8 hours

This trail ascends the mountain, offering a scenic journey that passes by the old mica mine. At the summit, hikers are rewarded with breathtaking 360° views of the surrounding landscapes.

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