Max Patch Loop
Max Patch
moderate · 1.5 mi · +300 ft · ~45 min · 45 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: Grassy bald, Sunrise views
Max Patch Loop is a moderate 1.5-mile hike in Max Patch, about 45 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 45 min with 300 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Iconic grassy bald on the AT—one of the best sunrise spots in WNC.
Trailhead
35.79705, -82.95681
Make a day of it
- Dave’s 209 (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 5.0 mi from the trailhead
- Smoky Mountain Diner (Restaurants, ★ 4.8) — 9.6 mi from the trailhead
- Spring Creek Tavern (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 9.8 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Max Patch Loop take?
About 45 min for the 1.5-mile hike, with 300 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Max Patch Loop?
It's rated moderate: 1.5 miles with 300 ft of climbing.
How far is Max Patch Loop from Asheville?
About 45 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Max Patch.
Is Max Patch Loop dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
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