Kephart Prong Trail
easy · 4 mi · +400 ft · ~1h 30m · 1h 12m from downtown
Features: creek, CCC history, Smokies
Kephart Prong Trail is an easy 4-mile hike, about 1h 12m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 1h 30m with 400 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Easy creekside trail past CCC-era ruins in the Smokies.
Trailhead
35.5678, -83.3456
Make a day of it
- Native Brews Tap & Grill (Restaurants, ★ 4.4) — 5.2 mi from the trailhead
- The Rice Wagon Cherokee (Restaurants, ★ 4.9) — 5.3 mi from the trailhead
- All Fried Up (Restaurants, ★ 4.5) — 6.4 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Kephart Prong Trail take?
About 1h 30m for the 4-mile hike, with 400 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Kephart Prong Trail?
It's rated easy: 4 miles with 400 ft of climbing.
How far is Kephart Prong Trail from Asheville?
About 1h 12m by car from downtown Asheville.
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