Goldmine Loop Trail
moderate · 3.4 mi · +450 ft · ~1h 30m · 1h 15m from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: loop, creek, forest, Smokies
Goldmine Loop Trail is a moderate 3.4-mile hike, about 1h 15m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 1h 30m with 450 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Moderate loop through forest and along creeks near Deep Creek.
Trailhead
35.4589, -83.3756
Make a day of it
- All Fried Up (Restaurants, ★ 4.5) — 3.3 mi from the trailhead
- The Rice Wagon Cherokee (Restaurants, ★ 4.9) — 4.8 mi from the trailhead
- Native Brews Tap & Grill (Restaurants, ★ 4.4) — 4.8 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Goldmine Loop Trail take?
About 1h 30m for the 3.4-mile hike, with 450 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Goldmine Loop Trail?
It's rated moderate: 3.4 miles with 450 ft of climbing.
How far is Goldmine Loop Trail from Asheville?
About 1h 15m by car from downtown Asheville.
Is Goldmine Loop Trail dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
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- Spencer Branch Trail: moderate · 3.2 mi · +500 ft · ~1h 30m · 28 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Turkey Pen Gap Trail: moderate · 5.4 mi · +800 ft · ~2h 30m · 35 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Avery Creek Trail: moderate · 6 mi · +900 ft · ~3h · 35 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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