Chestnut Cove Overlook Trail
Bent Creek
easy · 1.2 mi · +200 ft · ~25 min · 22 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: overlook, Blue Ridge Parkway, easy
Chestnut Cove Overlook Trail is an easy 1.2-mile hike in Bent Creek, about 22 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 25 min with 200 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Easy parkway trail to a scenic overlook.
Trailhead
35.4923, -82.6234
Make a day of it
- Apollo Flame Bistro - Brevard Rd (Restaurants, ★ 4.5) — 2.4 mi from the trailhead
- Stone Ridge Tavern (Restaurants, ★ 4.4) — 2.5 mi from the trailhead
- Pad Thai Asheville (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 2.5 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Chestnut Cove Overlook Trail take?
About 25 min for the 1.2-mile hike, with 200 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Chestnut Cove Overlook Trail?
It's rated easy: 1.2 miles with 200 ft of climbing.
How far is Chestnut Cove Overlook Trail from Asheville?
About 22 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Bent Creek.
Is Chestnut Cove Overlook Trail dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
Similar trails
- Bull Creek Valley Overlook: easy · 0.6 mi · +100 ft · ~15 min · 20 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Glassmine Falls Overlook: easy · 0.2 mi · +25 ft · ~5 min · 38 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Wisemans View Trail: easy · 0.4 mi · +50 ft · ~10 min · 1h 5m from downtown · Dog friendly
Updated