FS-576

Total Miles
7.8

Elevation

218.71 ft

Duration

0.5 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Summer, Spring

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Trail Overview

FS-576 in Uwharrie National Forest, also known as Moccasin Cir, is a gravel road that splits the National Forest from east to west and dead-ends at the Deep Woods camp area. Along the way, there are several primitive campsites just off the road. Some of them have stunning views of Badin Lake just south of the dam and the mountains in the area. At the end of the trail, the track goes from a groomed gravel road to a very rutted downhill portion of dirt trail that terminates at the water's edge. Although the ground is very uneven and difficult for vehicles with trailers to camp, many flat areas will support tent camping with very peaceful views of the lake.

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FS-576
FS-576

Difficulty

The trail is very easy until the rutted section at the very end of the track.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

Austin Callender
Sep 22, 2024
2023 Ford Bronco
Open
Normal
Non challenging gravel forest road. However the section called Deepwater Trl at the end can be challenging and leads to a steep and loose dirt road leading to the river. Be sure to stop along the road and check out the sites as there are some great views including cliffs and a waterfall!
Dillon Smith
Sep 07, 2024
2018 Subaru Outback
Open
Normal
Dusty
Very minimal rocks and bumps
Julio Rivera
Jul 31, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
Muddy/Wet
Joe Bennett
Apr 30, 2024
4x4
Open
Dusty
Trail was clear of fallen trees. Some cantaloupe sized rocks scattered in some places. Smooth pavement in some places. Mostly gravel trail. I only saw 2 other vehicles on the trail although there were some parked in camping sites. Easy drive through a beautiful forest.

Access Description

You can pick up this track at Uwharrie Hunting Camp within the National Forest. NC 109 is a north-south running paved road to the east of the hunting camp.

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