Cold Mountain Summit
Graveyard Fields
hard · 10.4 mi · +2800 ft · ~6h 30m · 55 min from downtown
Features: summit, novel inspired, remote, challenging
Cold Mountain Summit is a hard 10.4-mile hike in Graveyard Fields, about 55 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 6h 30m with 2,800 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
The summit made famous by Charles Frazier's novel. Remote and challenging.
Trailhead
35.3678, -82.8123
Make a day of it
- Rocky Face Tavern (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 5.4 mi from the trailhead
- Budgie's Bakeshop - Bakery and Coffee Shop (Coffee Shops, ★ 4.8) — 8.9 mi from the trailhead
- Corky's Dawg House (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 8.9 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Cold Mountain Summit take?
About 6h 30m for the 10.4-mile hike, with 2,800 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Cold Mountain Summit?
It's rated hard: 10.4 miles with 2,800 ft of climbing.
How far is Cold Mountain Summit from Asheville?
About 55 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Graveyard Fields.
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- Snowball Mountain Trail: hard · 4.2 mi · +1200 ft · ~2h 30m · 40 min from downtown
- Blackstock Knob Trail: hard · 5.4 mi · +1400 ft · ~3h 30m · 50 min from downtown
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