Boogerman Trail
moderate · 7.4 mi · +1000 ft · ~4h · 1h 5m from downtown
Features: old growth, history, Smokies
Boogerman Trail is a moderate 7.4-mile hike, about 1h 5m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 4h with 1,000 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Loop through old-growth forest past historic homestead sites.
Trailhead
35.6345, -83.0634
Make a day of it
- Blue Ghost Outpost - Coffee Bar & Provisions (Coffee Shops, ★ 5.0) — 4.5 mi from the trailhead
- Haywood 209 Cafe (Coffee Shops, ★ 4.5) — 7.6 mi from the trailhead
- Pin High Bar & Grille (Restaurants, ★ 4.3) — 7.8 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Boogerman Trail take?
About 4h for the 7.4-mile hike, with 1,000 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Boogerman Trail?
It's rated moderate: 7.4 miles with 1,000 ft of climbing.
How far is Boogerman Trail from Asheville?
About 1h 5m by car from downtown Asheville.
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