Butter Gap Trail
Pisgah National Forest
moderate · 4 mi · +700 ft · ~2h · 38 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: forest, quiet, Pisgah
Butter Gap Trail is a moderate 4-mile hike in Pisgah National Forest, about 38 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 2h with 700 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Quiet forest trail in Pisgah National Forest.
Trailhead
35.2734, -82.7145
Make a day of it
- Corky's Dawg House (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 0.4 mi from the trailhead
- The Velvet Cup Coffee Truck (Coffee Shops, ★ 4.7) — 0.7 mi from the trailhead
- Gordingo's (Restaurants, ★ 4.8) — 0.8 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Butter Gap Trail take?
About 2h for the 4-mile hike, with 700 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Butter Gap Trail?
It's rated moderate: 4 miles with 700 ft of climbing.
How far is Butter Gap Trail from Asheville?
About 38 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Pisgah National Forest.
Is Butter Gap Trail dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
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- Haw Creek Overlook Trail: moderate · 1.8 mi · +450 ft · ~55 min · 12 min from downtown
- Grassy Knob Trail: moderate · 3.8 mi · +750 ft · ~2h · 18 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Sleepy Gap Trail: moderate · 4 mi · +800 ft · ~2h · 25 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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