Hardtimes Trail Loop
Bent Creek
hard · 7.2 mi · +1400 ft · ~4h · 15 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: Bent Creek, mountain biking, challenging
Hardtimes Trail Loop is a hard 7.2-mile hike in Bent Creek, about 15 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 4h with 1,400 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Challenging loop in Bent Creek Experimental Forest shared with mountain bikers.
Trailhead
35.4756, -82.6312
Make a day of it
- Apollo Flame Bistro - Brevard Rd (Restaurants, ★ 4.5) — 3.7 mi from the trailhead
- Stone Ridge Tavern (Restaurants, ★ 4.4) — 3.7 mi from the trailhead
- Pad Thai Asheville (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 3.7 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Hardtimes Trail Loop take?
About 4h for the 7.2-mile hike, with 1,400 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Hardtimes Trail Loop?
It's rated hard: 7.2 miles with 1,400 ft of climbing.
How far is Hardtimes Trail Loop from Asheville?
About 15 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Bent Creek.
Is Hardtimes Trail Loop dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
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- Ingles Field Gap Trail: hard · 5.6 mi · +1200 ft · ~3h 15m · 18 min from downtown
- Stradley Mountain Trail: hard · 5 mi · +1300 ft · ~3h 15m · 20 min from downtown
- Shut-In Trail: hard · 16.3 mi · +3000 ft · ~9h · 30 min from downtown
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