Laurel River Trail
moderate · 5 mi · +600 ft · ~2h 30m · 35 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: river, old growth, fishing
Laurel River Trail is a moderate 5-mile hike, about 35 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 2h 30m with 600 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Riverside trail through old-growth forest, popular with anglers.
Trailhead
35.7956, -82.6789
Make a day of it
- Zadie's Market Marshall (Restaurants, ★ 4.8) — 0.3 mi from the trailhead
- Mad Co. Brew House (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 0.4 mi from the trailhead
- Bonnie and Clyde's Appalachian cuisine (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 1.0 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Laurel River Trail take?
About 2h 30m for the 5-mile hike, with 600 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Laurel River Trail?
It's rated moderate: 5 miles with 600 ft of climbing.
How far is Laurel River Trail from Asheville?
About 35 min by car from downtown Asheville.
Is Laurel River Trail dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
Similar trails
- North Mills River Trail: moderate · 8 mi · +1100 ft · ~4h 30m · 30 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Laurel Falls via Appalachian Trail: moderate · 3 mi · +700 ft · ~1h 30m · 50 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Hot Springs Lover's Leap: moderate · 2.6 mi · +600 ft · ~1h 15m · 55 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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