Hawksbill Mountain via Sitting Bear
Linville Gorge
hard · 1.6 mi · +700 ft · ~1h · 1h 10m from downtown
Features: summit, scramble, Linville Gorge
Hawksbill Mountain via Sitting Bear is a hard 1.6-mile hike in Linville Gorge, about 1h 10m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 1h with 700 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Short but intense scramble to a rocky summit in the Gorge.
Trailhead
35.9078, -81.8845
Make a day of it
- Puerto Nuevo Mexican & Seafood Restaurant (Restaurants, ★ 4.5) — 9.4 mi from the trailhead
- Anchor's Away Cafe' Inc. (Restaurants, ★ 4.5) — 9.8 mi from the trailhead
- Babe's Pizza and Treats Spruce Pine store (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 9.8 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Hawksbill Mountain via Sitting Bear take?
About 1h for the 1.6-mile hike, with 700 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Hawksbill Mountain via Sitting Bear?
It's rated hard: 1.6 miles with 700 ft of climbing.
How far is Hawksbill Mountain via Sitting Bear from Asheville?
About 1h 10m by car from downtown Asheville, in Linville Gorge.
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- Snowball Mountain Trail: hard · 4.2 mi · +1200 ft · ~2h 30m · 40 min from downtown
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