Andrews Bald via Forney Ridge
moderate · 3.6 mi · +800 ft · ~2h · 1h 20m from downtown
Features: bald, wildflowers, Smokies, Clingmans Dome
Andrews Bald via Forney Ridge is a moderate 3.6-mile hike, about 1h 20m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 2h with 800 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Trail from Clingmans Dome to a grassy bald with mountain views.
Trailhead
35.5534, -83.4512
Make a day of it
- Native Brews Tap & Grill (Restaurants, ★ 4.4) — 8.9 mi from the trailhead
- All Fried Up (Restaurants, ★ 4.5) — 9.0 mi from the trailhead
- The Rice Wagon Cherokee (Restaurants, ★ 4.9) — 9.0 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Andrews Bald via Forney Ridge take?
About 2h for the 3.6-mile hike, with 800 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Andrews Bald via Forney Ridge?
It's rated moderate: 3.6 miles with 800 ft of climbing.
How far is Andrews Bald via Forney Ridge from Asheville?
About 1h 20m by car from downtown Asheville.
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