North Mills River Trail
moderate · 8 mi · +1100 ft · ~4h 30m · 30 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: river, long, backcountry
North Mills River Trail is a moderate 8-mile hike, about 30 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 4h 30m with 1,100 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Long riverside trail through remote sections of Pisgah.
Trailhead
35.3878, -82.6534
Make a day of it
- Burning Blush Brewery (Restaurants, ★ 4.8) — 4.7 mi from the trailhead
- Appalachian Mountain Brewery Taproom and Kitchen (Breweries, ★ 4.7) — 4.7 mi from the trailhead
- Pisgah Coffee Roasters ® (Coffee Shops, ★ 4.9) — 5.0 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does North Mills River Trail take?
About 4h 30m for the 8-mile hike, with 1,100 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is North Mills River Trail?
It's rated moderate: 8 miles with 1,100 ft of climbing.
How far is North Mills River Trail from Asheville?
About 30 min by car from downtown Asheville.
Is North Mills River Trail dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
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- Wash Creek Trail: moderate · 5.8 mi · +900 ft · ~3h · 28 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Laurel River Trail: moderate · 5 mi · +600 ft · ~2h 30m · 35 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Middle Prong Wilderness Trail: moderate · 5.2 mi · +700 ft · ~2h 30m · 50 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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