Big Creek Trail to Walton Grounds
hard · 7 mi · +1400 ft · ~4h 30m · 30 min from downtown
Features: remote, backcountry, strenuous
Big Creek Trail to Walton Grounds is a hard 7-mile hike, about 30 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 4h 30m with 1,400 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Remote backcountry adventure deep into Pisgah.
Trailhead
35.3534, -82.6234
Make a day of it
- Pisgah Coffee Roasters ® (Coffee Shops, ★ 4.9) — 3.3 mi from the trailhead
- Burning Blush Brewery (Restaurants, ★ 4.8) — 3.7 mi from the trailhead
- Mills River Brewing Co (Restaurants, ★ 4.5) — 3.8 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Big Creek Trail to Walton Grounds take?
About 4h 30m for the 7-mile hike, with 1,400 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Big Creek Trail to Walton Grounds?
It's rated hard: 7 miles with 1,400 ft of climbing.
How far is Big Creek Trail to Walton Grounds from Asheville?
About 30 min by car from downtown Asheville.
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- Stoney Fork Trail: hard · 4.8 mi · +1300 ft · ~3h · 40 min from downtown
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