Purchase Knob Trail
easy · 3.2 mi · +350 ft · ~1h 15m · 1h from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: meadow, views, family friendly
Purchase Knob Trail is an easy 3.2-mile hike, about 1h from downtown Asheville. Plan on 1h 15m with 350 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Easy meadow walk with beautiful mountain views near the Smokies boundary.
Trailhead
35.5878, -83.0234
Make a day of it
- Blue Ghost Outpost - Coffee Bar & Provisions (Coffee Shops, ★ 5.0) — 0.7 mi from the trailhead
- Haywood 209 Cafe (Coffee Shops, ★ 4.5) — 4.0 mi from the trailhead
- Caffeine & Chaos (Coffee Shops, ★ 4.7) — 4.4 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Purchase Knob Trail take?
About 1h 15m for the 3.2-mile hike, with 350 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Purchase Knob Trail?
It's rated easy: 3.2 miles with 350 ft of climbing.
How far is Purchase Knob Trail from Asheville?
About 1h by car from downtown Asheville.
Is Purchase Knob Trail dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
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