Palmer Creek Trail
easy · 3.6 mi · +400 ft · ~1h 30m · 1h 5m from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: creek, easy, Cataloochee
Palmer Creek Trail is an easy 3.6-mile hike, about 1h 5m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 1h 30m with 400 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Easy creekside hike in the Cataloochee Valley, great for elk spotting.
Trailhead
35.6278, -83.0523
Make a day of it
- Blue Ghost Outpost - Coffee Bar & Provisions (Coffee Shops, ★ 5.0) — 3.7 mi from the trailhead
- Haywood 209 Cafe (Coffee Shops, ★ 4.5) — 6.8 mi from the trailhead
- Pin High Bar & Grille (Restaurants, ★ 4.3) — 7.3 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Palmer Creek Trail take?
About 1h 30m for the 3.6-mile hike, with 400 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Palmer Creek Trail?
It's rated easy: 3.6 miles with 400 ft of climbing.
How far is Palmer Creek Trail from Asheville?
About 1h 5m by car from downtown Asheville.
Is Palmer Creek Trail dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
Similar trails
- Small Creek Trail: easy · 2 mi · +200 ft · ~45 min · 15 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Hominy Creek Greenway: easy · 2.4 mi · +100 ft · ~45 min · 10 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Richmond Hill Loop: easy · 3 mi · +350 ft · ~1h · 10 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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