Big Butt Trail
Mount Mitchell State Park
hard · 6 mi · +1600 ft · ~4h · 45 min from downtown
Features: summit, panoramic, AT connector
Big Butt Trail is a hard 6-mile hike in Mount Mitchell State Park, about 45 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 4h with 1,600 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Strenuous climb to a summit with panoramic views, connecting to the AT.
Trailhead
35.7312, -82.3012
Make a day of it
- Mount Mitchell Cafe & Eatery (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 1.7 mi from the trailhead
- Lookout Brewing Company (Restaurants, ★ 4.8) — 7.8 mi from the trailhead
- Black Mountain Bistro (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 7.8 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Big Butt Trail take?
About 4h for the 6-mile hike, with 1,600 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Big Butt Trail?
It's rated hard: 6 miles with 1,600 ft of climbing.
How far is Big Butt Trail from Asheville?
About 45 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Mount Mitchell State Park.
Similar trails
- Chimney Tops Trail: hard · 3.8 mi · +1400 ft · ~2h 30m · 1h 18m from downtown
- Devil's Courthouse Trail: moderate · 0.9 mi · +350 ft · ~30 min · 50 min from downtown
- Stradley Mountain Trail: hard · 5 mi · +1300 ft · ~3h 15m · 20 min from downtown
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