Flat Laurel Creek Trail
Shining Rock Wilderness
easy · 5.4 mi · +200 ft · ~2h · 55 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: creek, meadow, gentle
Flat Laurel Creek Trail is an easy 5.4-mile hike in Shining Rock Wilderness, about 55 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 2h with 200 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Gentle creekside walk through high-altitude meadows.
Trailhead
35.3345, -82.8623
Make a day of it
- Rocky Face Tavern (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 8.2 mi from the trailhead
- Corky's Dawg House (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 9.7 mi from the trailhead
- 185 King Street (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 9.8 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Flat Laurel Creek Trail take?
About 2h for the 5.4-mile hike, with 200 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Flat Laurel Creek Trail?
It's rated easy: 5.4 miles with 200 ft of climbing.
How far is Flat Laurel Creek Trail from Asheville?
About 55 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Shining Rock Wilderness.
Is Flat Laurel Creek Trail dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
Similar trails
- Hominy Creek Greenway: easy · 2.4 mi · +100 ft · ~45 min · 10 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Small Creek Trail: easy · 2 mi · +200 ft · ~45 min · 15 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Bent Creek Gap Trail: easy · 3 mi · +400 ft · ~1h 15m · 15 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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