Potato Knob Trail
Craggy Gardens
moderate · 3.4 mi · +700 ft · ~1h 45m · 22 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: knob, forest, Blue Ridge Parkway
Potato Knob Trail is a moderate 3.4-mile hike in Craggy Gardens, about 22 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 1h 45m with 700 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Moderate trail to a forested knob near the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Trailhead
35.6123, -82.4123
Make a day of it
- Short Sleeves Coffee (Coffee Shops, ★ 5.0) — 1.2 mi from the trailhead
- Oak and Grist Distilling Company LLC (Breweries, ★ 4.9) — 2.9 mi from the trailhead
- Black Mountain Cider + Mead (Breweries, ★ 4.8) — 3.0 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Potato Knob Trail take?
About 1h 45m for the 3.4-mile hike, with 700 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Potato Knob Trail?
It's rated moderate: 3.4 miles with 700 ft of climbing.
How far is Potato Knob Trail from Asheville?
About 22 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Craggy Gardens.
Is Potato Knob Trail dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
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- Craven Gap Trail: moderate · 2.8 mi · +550 ft · ~1h 25m · 12 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Haw Creek Overlook Trail: moderate · 1.8 mi · +450 ft · ~55 min · 12 min from downtown
- Trombatore Trail: moderate · 3.6 mi · +600 ft · ~1h 45m · 12 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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