Bearwallow Mountain
Chimney Rock & Lake Lure
easy · 2 mi · +500 ft · ~1h · 30 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: bald summit, 360 views, cow pasture
Bearwallow Mountain is an easy 2-mile hike in Chimney Rock & Lake Lure, about 30 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 1h with 500 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Easy walk to a grassy bald with 360-degree views and friendly cows.
Trailhead
35.4312, -82.3567
Make a day of it
- Stone Ashe Vineyard and Winery (Breweries, ★ 4.5) — 2.6 mi from the trailhead
- Souther Williams Vineyard (Breweries, ★ 4.4) — 4.7 mi from the trailhead
- Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards (Breweries, ★ 4.7) — 5.9 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Bearwallow Mountain take?
About 1h for the 2-mile hike, with 500 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Bearwallow Mountain?
It's rated easy: 2 miles with 500 ft of climbing.
How far is Bearwallow Mountain from Asheville?
About 30 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Chimney Rock & Lake Lure.
Is Bearwallow Mountain dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
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- Fryingpan Mountain Tower: easy · 1.5 mi · +400 ft · ~45 min · 35 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Snowball Mountain Trail: hard · 4.2 mi · +1200 ft · ~2h 30m · 40 min from downtown
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