Flat Creek Trail
moderate · 5.2 mi · +600 ft · ~2h 15m · 1h 10m from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: waterfall, Heintooga, Smokies
Flat Creek Trail is a moderate 5.2-mile hike, about 1h 10m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 2h 15m with 600 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Moderate trail to a scenic waterfall in the Heintooga area.
Trailhead
35.5612, -83.0834
Make a day of it
- Legends Sports Bar And Grill (Restaurants, ★ 4.3) — 3.1 mi from the trailhead
- Country Vittles Family Style Restaurant (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 3.1 mi from the trailhead
- Guayabitos (Restaurants, ★ 4.5) — 3.1 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Flat Creek Trail take?
About 2h 15m for the 5.2-mile hike, with 600 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Flat Creek Trail?
It's rated moderate: 5.2 miles with 600 ft of climbing.
How far is Flat Creek Trail from Asheville?
About 1h 10m by car from downtown Asheville.
Is Flat Creek Trail dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
Similar trails
- Mouse Creek Falls: moderate · 4 mi · +600 ft · ~2h · 1h 10m from downtown · Dog friendly
- Deep Creek Loop: moderate · 4.4 mi · +500 ft · ~2h · 1h 15m from downtown · Dog friendly
- Hen Wallow Falls Trail: moderate · 4.4 mi · +800 ft · ~2h 15m · 1h 15m from downtown
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