Hiking

mount pisgah

Hiking the mountains of Western North Carolina

On a clear day, Mount Pisgah's 5,721-foot summit can easily be seen from downtown Asheville. Likewise, after a steep climb through hardwood forest, Asheville is clearly visible 16 miles away. You will also see Cold Mountain, the Great Smoky Mountains and Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi River, towering above Asheville.

Length: 5.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 950 feet
Trail Type: Loop
Skill Level: Easy
Duration: 1 hour
Trailhead Elevation: 4,770 feet
Top Elevation: 5,721 feet

Directions from Asheville

  1. Travel west on Patton Ave., which is also 19/23 S.
  2. Continue on 19/23 S when Patton Ave. becomes Smokey Park Hwy.
  3. Turn left on Pisgah Hwy., which is also 151 S.
  4. Stay on 151 S until you reach the Blue Ridge Parkway.
  5. Turn right to go south on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
  6. Arrive at the Mount Pisgah parking area after 2 miles.

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