Ridgeline Trail at Dupont
DuPont State Forest
moderate · 5.6 mi · +800 ft · ~2h 45m · 38 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: ridge, views, Dupont
Ridgeline Trail at Dupont is a moderate 5.6-mile hike in DuPont State Forest, about 38 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 2h 45m with 800 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Ridge trail with seasonal views through Dupont State Forest.
Trailhead
35.2178, -82.5945
Make a day of it
- Cedar Mountain Canteen (Breweries, ★ 4.7) — 5.7 mi from the trailhead
- Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 6.8 mi from the trailhead
- Cedar Mountain Outpost (Coffee Shops, ★ 4.8) — 7.0 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Ridgeline Trail at Dupont take?
About 2h 45m for the 5.6-mile hike, with 800 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Ridgeline Trail at Dupont?
It's rated moderate: 5.6 miles with 800 ft of climbing.
How far is Ridgeline Trail at Dupont from Asheville?
About 38 min by car from downtown Asheville, in DuPont State Forest.
Is Ridgeline Trail at Dupont 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
- Stone Mountain Trail at Dupont: moderate · 4.2 mi · +700 ft · ~2h · 38 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Town Mountain Trail: moderate · 2.4 mi · +500 ft · ~1h 15m · 8 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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