Bent Creek Gap Trail
Bent Creek
easy · 3 mi · +400 ft · ~1h 15m · 15 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: forest, creek, family friendly
Bent Creek Gap Trail is an easy 3-mile hike in Bent Creek, about 15 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 1h 15m with 400 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Gentle trail through hardwood forest along a bubbling creek.
Trailhead
35.4789, -82.6234
Make a day of it
- Apollo Flame Bistro - Brevard Rd (Restaurants, ★ 4.5) — 3.3 mi from the trailhead
- Stone Ridge Tavern (Restaurants, ★ 4.4) — 3.4 mi from the trailhead
- Pad Thai Asheville (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 3.4 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Bent Creek Gap Trail take?
About 1h 15m for the 3-mile hike, with 400 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Bent Creek Gap Trail?
It's rated easy: 3 miles with 400 ft of climbing.
How far is Bent Creek Gap Trail from Asheville?
About 15 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Bent Creek.
Is Bent Creek Gap Trail dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
Similar trails
- Explorer Loop at Bent Creek: easy · 3.4 mi · +400 ft · ~1h 15m · 15 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- 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
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