Graveyard Fields Loop
Graveyard Fields
moderate · 3.2 mi · +500 ft · ~2h · 55 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: Waterfalls, Loop, Views
Graveyard Fields Loop is a moderate 3.2-mile hike in Graveyard Fields, about 55 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 2h with 500 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
Best time to go
October
About the hike
Popular Blue Ridge Parkway loop with two waterfalls and wildflower meadows.
Trailhead
35.3199, -82.8488
Make a day of it
- 185 King Street (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 8.5 mi from the trailhead
- Noblebräu Brewing (Breweries, ★ 4.6) — 8.5 mi from the trailhead
- Vescovo Neighborhood Eatery (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 8.5 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Graveyard Fields Loop take?
About 2h for the 3.2-mile hike, with 500 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Graveyard Fields Loop?
It's rated moderate: 3.2 miles with 500 ft of climbing.
How far is Graveyard Fields Loop from Asheville?
About 55 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Graveyard Fields.
Is Graveyard Fields Loop dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
When is the best time to hike Graveyard Fields Loop?
October, based on its waterfalls, loop, views and the season.
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- Masters Park to Haw Creek Overlook: moderate · 2 mi · +500 ft · ~1h 15m · 12 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Rattlesnake Lodge Trail: moderate · 3.7 mi · +900 ft · ~2h · 14 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Catawba Falls: easy · 1.5 mi · +260 ft · ~50 min · 25 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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