Avery Creek Trail
Pisgah National Forest
moderate · 6 mi · +900 ft · ~3h · 35 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: creek, Twin Falls, forest
Avery Creek Trail is a moderate 6-mile hike in Pisgah National Forest, about 35 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 3h with 900 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Creekside trail passing Twin Falls in the Pisgah area.
Trailhead
35.2923, -82.7023
Make a day of it
- Corky's Dawg House (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 1.8 mi from the trailhead
- Ecusta Brewing Company (Breweries, ★ 4.6) — 1.9 mi from the trailhead
- Gordingo's (Restaurants, ★ 4.8) — 1.9 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Avery Creek Trail take?
About 3h for the 6-mile hike, with 900 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Avery Creek Trail?
It's rated moderate: 6 miles with 900 ft of climbing.
How far is Avery Creek Trail from Asheville?
About 35 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Pisgah National Forest.
Is Avery Creek Trail dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
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- Spencer Branch Trail: moderate · 3.2 mi · +500 ft · ~1h 30m · 28 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Turkey Pen Gap Trail: moderate · 5.4 mi · +800 ft · ~2h 30m · 35 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Goldmine Loop Trail: moderate · 3.4 mi · +450 ft · ~1h 30m · 1h 15m from downtown · Dog friendly
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