Explorer Loop at Bent Creek
Bent Creek
easy · 3.4 mi · +400 ft · ~1h 15m · 15 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: Bent Creek, family friendly, forest
Explorer Loop at Bent Creek is an easy 3.4-mile hike in Bent Creek, about 15 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 1h 15m with 400 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Easy loop through the Bent Creek Experimental Forest.
Trailhead
35.4812, -82.6234
Make a day of it
- Apollo Flame Bistro - Brevard Rd (Restaurants, ★ 4.5) — 3.1 mi from the trailhead
- Stone Ridge Tavern (Restaurants, ★ 4.4) — 3.2 mi from the trailhead
- Pad Thai Asheville (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 3.2 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Explorer Loop at Bent Creek take?
About 1h 15m for the 3.4-mile hike, with 400 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Explorer Loop at Bent Creek?
It's rated easy: 3.4 miles with 400 ft of climbing.
How far is Explorer Loop at Bent Creek from Asheville?
About 15 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Bent Creek.
Is Explorer Loop at Bent Creek dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
Similar trails
- Bent Creek Gap Trail: easy · 3 mi · +400 ft · ~1h 15m · 15 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- French Broad River Park Loop: easy · 2 mi · +50 ft · ~35 min · 5 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Deerfield Loop: easy · 2.8 mi · +300 ft · ~1h · 15 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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