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Asheville Urban Trail - Man and Mountain

Man and Mountain

Article last updated 09/12/2024
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  • A bronze plaque pays homage to the mountains with a nod towards Beaucatcher Road which, in 1808, provided a way into the valley of a young town. Beaucatcher remained a significant barrier, however, until the 1920s when a tunnel was blasted through it. In addition to its suggestion of romance, the mountain still offers a precious balcony view of the city.

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