Firescald Ridge Trail
Hot Springs
hard · 5 mi · +1200 ft · ~3h 15m · 55 min from downtown
Features: ridge, backcountry, remote
Firescald Ridge Trail is a hard 5-mile hike in Hot Springs, about 55 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 3h 15m with 1,200 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Remote ridge trail west of Asheville with limited traffic.
Trailhead
35.8234, -82.8456
Make a day of it
- Dave’s 209 (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 4.1 mi from the trailhead
- Smoky Mountain Diner (Restaurants, ★ 4.8) — 4.8 mi from the trailhead
- Spring Creek Tavern (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 4.9 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Firescald Ridge Trail take?
About 3h 15m for the 5-mile hike, with 1,200 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Firescald Ridge Trail?
It's rated hard: 5 miles with 1,200 ft of climbing.
How far is Firescald Ridge Trail from Asheville?
About 55 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Hot Springs.
Similar trails
- Young's Ridge Trail: hard · 4.4 mi · +1100 ft · ~2h 45m · 15 min from downtown
- Big Creek Trail to Walton Grounds: hard · 7 mi · +1400 ft · ~4h 30m · 30 min from downtown
- Stoney Fork Trail: hard · 4.8 mi · +1300 ft · ~3h · 40 min from downtown
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