Panthertown Rim Trail
Panthertown Valley
hard · 8.4 mi · +1500 ft · ~5h · 1h from downtown
Features: rim views, granite, challenging
Panthertown Rim Trail is a hard 8.4-mile hike in Panthertown Valley, about 1h from downtown Asheville. Plan on 5h with 1,500 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Challenging rim trail with views of the Panthertown Valley and granite domes.
Trailhead
35.1567, -82.9689
Make a day of it
- Smoke On BBQ (Restaurants, ★ 4.8) — 13.9 mi from the trailhead
- Wild Morel (Restaurants, ★ 4.4) — 14.2 mi from the trailhead
- The Bohemian Restaurant (Restaurants, ★ 4.9) — 14.2 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Panthertown Rim Trail take?
About 5h for the 8.4-mile hike, with 1,500 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Panthertown Rim Trail?
It's rated hard: 8.4 miles with 1,500 ft of climbing.
How far is Panthertown Rim Trail from Asheville?
About 1h by car from downtown Asheville, in Panthertown Valley.
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