Sleepy Gap Trail
Bent Creek
moderate · 4 mi · +800 ft · ~2h · 25 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: forest, ridge, quiet
Sleepy Gap Trail is a moderate 4-mile hike in Bent Creek, about 25 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 2h with 800 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Quiet forest trail along a ridgeline in the Bent Creek area.
Trailhead
35.4678, -82.6845
Make a day of it
- Budgie's Bakeshop - Bakery and Coffee Shop (Coffee Shops, ★ 4.8) — 3.4 mi from the trailhead
- Sweet Southern Funk Food Truck (Restaurants, ★ 4.9) — 5.0 mi from the trailhead
- Doc Brown's BBQ (Restaurants, ★ 4.5) — 5.4 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Sleepy Gap Trail take?
About 2h for the 4-mile hike, with 800 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Sleepy Gap Trail?
It's rated moderate: 4 miles with 800 ft of climbing.
How far is Sleepy Gap Trail from Asheville?
About 25 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Bent Creek.
Is Sleepy Gap Trail dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
Similar trails
- Grassy Knob Trail: moderate · 3.8 mi · +750 ft · ~2h · 18 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Haw Creek Overlook Trail: moderate · 1.8 mi · +450 ft · ~55 min · 12 min from downtown
- Owl Ridge Trail: moderate · 2.6 mi · +500 ft · ~1h 15m · 15 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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