Lover's Leap Trail
moderate · 1.8 mi · +450 ft · ~1h · 50 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: cliff views, gorge, dramatic
Lover's Leap Trail is a moderate 1.8-mile hike, about 50 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 1h with 450 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Short steep trail to dramatic cliff overlook above a deep gorge.
Trailhead
35.7734, -82.1023
Make a day of it
- Switzerland Cafe (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 5.3 mi from the trailhead
- J. Hartman’s (Restaurants, ★ 4.5) — 6.0 mi from the trailhead
- Skyline Village Inn (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 6.1 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Lover's Leap Trail take?
About 1h for the 1.8-mile hike, with 450 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Lover's Leap Trail?
It's rated moderate: 1.8 miles with 450 ft of climbing.
How far is Lover's Leap Trail from Asheville?
About 50 min by car from downtown Asheville.
Is Lover's Leap Trail dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
Similar trails
- Babel Tower Trail: hard · 1.6 mi · +600 ft · ~1h · 1h 5m from downtown
- Hawkbill Rock Trail: moderate · 1 mi · +300 ft · ~30 min · 20 min from downtown
- Pinnacle Park Trail: moderate · 2.2 mi · +600 ft · ~1h 10m · 45 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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