Spencer Branch Trail -- 2,520'

This is by far the widest and deepest crossing the trail makes of the river...heading southbound its also the last one...

Spencer Branch Trail -- 2,500'

On the far side of the river the path now begins a short climb...

Spencer Branch Trail -- 2,500'

Middle Fork continues to rush by alongside the trail...

Spencer Branch Trail -- 2,480'

A rather out of place sign to remind you of the trail you're still on...

Spencer Branch Trail -- 2,480'

Starting another extended climb...

Spencer Branch/Big Creek Trail Junction -- 2,500'

This unmarked split is the junction with the Big Creek Trail, which drops to the right, while the Spencer Branch Trail stays uphill to the left...

Spencer Branch Trail -- 2,520'

An opening in the trees reveals the tiny Hendersonville Reservoir below...

Spencer Branch Trail -- 2,470'

Perhaps a tenth of a mile past the Big Creek Trail junction, the Spencer Branch Trail reaches its southern terminus at Forest Service Road 142...

Spencer Branch Trail/F.R. 142 Junction -- 2,460'

The Spencer Branch Trail, as seen at its southern terminus with Forest Service Road 142.