Distance: 1.1 miles (one-way).
Difficulty Level: moderately difficult. ◆
Time: 0.5 -1 hours.
Elevation Change: 510'gain/260’loss.(starting at Fortunes Ridge Drive)
Key Features: waterfalls, hiking, dense forest, stream.
Blaze Color: red.
Access: Closest access is from the intersection of Fortunes Ridge Dr and Wintergreen Dr. (limited parking 1-2 cars)
Google Maps directions to the parking area.
This trail can also be accessed from the Three Ridges Overlook Access Trail and the Brimstone Trail.
The Fortunes Ridge Trail follows a cold mountain stream over cascading rock formations. After dropping steeply, a picturesque waterfall emerges about halfway on the trail. The trail passes through laurel thickets that bloom pink in June. Note the dramatic changes in forest types along the trail.
Longer Loop Hike: Laurel Springs/Fortune Ridge Loop Trail is a 2.5-mile loop trail through forests, streams, and a waterfall. Details.
Trail Elevation via AllTrails.com.
