Auger Hole via Foothills Trail
Gorges State Park
hard · 4.8 mi · +1000 ft · ~3h · 1h 5m from downtown
Features: gorge, Foothills Trail, remote
Auger Hole via Foothills Trail is a hard 4.8-mile hike in Gorges State Park, about 1h 5m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 3h with 1,000 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Remote gorge section of the Foothills Trail.
Trailhead
35.1145, -82.9167
Make a day of it
- Smoke On BBQ (Restaurants, ★ 4.8) — 12.7 mi from the trailhead
- Jordan Street Cafe (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 13.1 mi from the trailhead
- Wild Morel (Restaurants, ★ 4.4) — 13.1 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Auger Hole via Foothills Trail take?
About 3h for the 4.8-mile hike, with 1,000 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Auger Hole via Foothills Trail?
It's rated hard: 4.8 miles with 1,000 ft of climbing.
How far is Auger Hole via Foothills Trail from Asheville?
About 1h 5m by car from downtown Asheville, in Gorges State Park.
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- Stradley Mountain Trail: hard · 5 mi · +1300 ft · ~3h 15m · 20 min from downtown
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