Sam Knob Summit Trail
Shining Rock Wilderness
moderate · 2.2 mi · +700 ft · ~1h 15m · 55 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: bald summit, wildflowers, alpine
Sam Knob Summit Trail is a moderate 2.2-mile hike in Shining Rock Wilderness, about 55 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 1h 15m with 700 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Beautiful hike through spruce-fir forest to a grassy bald summit.
Trailhead
35.3234, -82.8756
Make a day of it
- Rocky Face Tavern (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 9.2 mi from the trailhead
- 185 King Street (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 9.8 mi from the trailhead
- Noblebräu Brewing (Breweries, ★ 4.6) — 9.8 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Sam Knob Summit Trail take?
About 1h 15m for the 2.2-mile hike, with 700 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Sam Knob Summit Trail?
It's rated moderate: 2.2 miles with 700 ft of climbing.
How far is Sam Knob Summit Trail from Asheville?
About 55 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Shining Rock Wilderness.
Is Sam Knob Summit Trail dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
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