Rumbling Bald Trail
Chimney Rock & Lake Lure
moderate · 3.4 mi · +700 ft · ~1h 45m · 30 min from downtown
Features: cliff base, boulder caves, unique
Rumbling Bald Trail is a moderate 3.4-mile hike in Chimney Rock & Lake Lure, about 30 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 1h 45m with 700 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Trail along the base of Rumbling Bald with boulder caves to explore.
Trailhead
35.4456, -82.2678
Make a day of it
- Chimney Rock Smokehouse (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 1.1 mi from the trailhead
- Riverwatch Bar & Grill (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 1.2 mi from the trailhead
- The 828 (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 1.9 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Rumbling Bald Trail take?
About 1h 45m for the 3.4-mile hike, with 700 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Rumbling Bald Trail?
It's rated moderate: 3.4 miles with 700 ft of climbing.
How far is Rumbling Bald Trail from Asheville?
About 30 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Chimney Rock & Lake Lure.
Similar trails
- Bridal Veil Falls Highlands: easy · 0.1 mi · +10 ft · ~5 min · 1h 15m from downtown · Dog friendly
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