Upper Bubbling Springs and Mt. Hardy Falls via the MST

This will be the shortest and driest hike I have lead. It is a fine experience for those who have not done the Mountains to Sea from 215 toward Mt. Hardy. It passes through beautiful stands of Spruce and Fir in the Middle Prong Wilderness. It is not a creek hop like the rest of my hikes but we might get our feet wet with several stream crossings. There is a moderate amount of bushwacking near the several waterfalls.
We will meet at the wide parking area on the right if coming from Canton on the 215. It is just above the MST crossing, about 600 yards before Beech Gap at the Parkway.
Note that the Parkway is closed near Devil's Courthouse so you would want to come in from Canton or Brevard, on 215.
The pace will be moderate, and the difficulty level is moderate - not too steep. The hike is about 4 miles in length. The ascent is under 1,000 feet. There will be time for lunch or snacks, and a short swim, if you want.