Art Loeb Spur to Pilot Mountain
Pisgah National Forest
hard · 4.6 mi · +1200 ft · ~3h · 40 min from downtown
Features: summit, views, Art Loeb Trail
Art Loeb Spur to Pilot Mountain is a hard 4.6-mile hike in Pisgah National Forest, about 40 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 3h with 1,200 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Spur trail to Pilot Mountain with excellent views of Pisgah.
Trailhead
35.2645, -82.7456
Make a day of it
- Stone Bowl House (Restaurants, ★ 4.9) — 1.8 mi from the trailhead
- Earthling Coffee (Coffee Shops, ★ 4.7) — 1.9 mi from the trailhead
- Brevard Diner (Restaurants, ★ 4.4) — 1.9 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Art Loeb Spur to Pilot Mountain take?
About 3h for the 4.6-mile hike, with 1,200 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Art Loeb Spur to Pilot Mountain?
It's rated hard: 4.6 miles with 1,200 ft of climbing.
How far is Art Loeb Spur to Pilot Mountain from Asheville?
About 40 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Pisgah National Forest.
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