Small Creek Trail
Bent Creek
easy · 2 mi · +200 ft · ~45 min · 15 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: Bent Creek, creek, easy
Small Creek Trail is an easy 2-mile hike in Bent Creek, about 15 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 45 min with 200 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Gentle creekside walk in the Bent Creek area.
Trailhead
35.4723, -82.6345
Make a day of it
- Apollo Flame Bistro - Brevard Rd (Restaurants, ★ 4.5) — 3.9 mi from the trailhead
- Stone Ridge Tavern (Restaurants, ★ 4.4) — 4.0 mi from the trailhead
- Pad Thai Asheville (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 4.0 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Small Creek Trail take?
About 45 min for the 2-mile hike, with 200 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Small Creek Trail?
It's rated easy: 2 miles with 200 ft of climbing.
How far is Small Creek Trail from Asheville?
About 15 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Bent Creek.
Is Small Creek Trail dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
Similar trails
- Deerfield Loop: easy · 2.8 mi · +300 ft · ~1h · 15 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Palmer Creek Trail: easy · 3.6 mi · +400 ft · ~1h 30m · 1h 5m from downtown · Dog friendly
- Hominy Creek Greenway: easy · 2.4 mi · +100 ft · ~45 min · 10 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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