Owl Ridge Trail
Bent Creek
moderate · 2.6 mi · +500 ft · ~1h 15m · 15 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: Bent Creek, quiet, ridge
Owl Ridge Trail is a moderate 2.6-mile hike in Bent Creek, about 15 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 1h 15m with 500 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Peaceful ridge trail in Bent Creek with filtered mountain views.
Trailhead
35.4867, -82.6289
Make a day of it
- Apollo Flame Bistro - Brevard Rd (Restaurants, ★ 4.5) — 2.9 mi from the trailhead
- Stone Ridge Tavern (Restaurants, ★ 4.4) — 3.0 mi from the trailhead
- Pad Thai Asheville (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 3.0 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Owl Ridge Trail take?
About 1h 15m for the 2.6-mile hike, with 500 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Owl Ridge Trail?
It's rated moderate: 2.6 miles with 500 ft of climbing.
How far is Owl Ridge Trail from Asheville?
About 15 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Bent Creek.
Is Owl Ridge Trail dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
Similar trails
- North Slope Trail: moderate · 4.5 mi · +850 ft · ~2h 15m · 15 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Pine Tree Loop: moderate · 3.2 mi · +550 ft · ~1h 30m · 15 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Grassy Knob Trail: moderate · 3.8 mi · +750 ft · ~2h · 18 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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