Hawkbill Rock Trail
moderate · 1 mi · +300 ft · ~30 min · 20 min from downtown
Features: cliff views, short, scenic
Hawkbill Rock Trail is a moderate 1-mile hike, about 20 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 30 min with 300 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Quick scramble to a dramatic cliff overlook.
Trailhead
35.6234, -82.5678
Make a day of it
- Zillicoah Beer Co. (Breweries, ★ 4.6) — 0.6 mi from the trailhead
- Master BBQ AVL (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 0.6 mi from the trailhead
- Iron and Oak Brisket Co (Restaurants, ★ 4.8) — 0.7 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Hawkbill Rock Trail take?
About 30 min for the 1-mile hike, with 300 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Hawkbill Rock Trail?
It's rated moderate: 1 miles with 300 ft of climbing.
How far is Hawkbill Rock Trail from Asheville?
About 20 min by car from downtown Asheville.
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- Pinnacle Park Trail: moderate · 2.2 mi · +600 ft · ~1h 10m · 45 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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