Snowbird Mountain via Sassafras Creek
hard · 5.8 mi · +1500 ft · ~3h 45m · 1h 30m from downtown
Features: summit, remote, Nantahala
Snowbird Mountain via Sassafras Creek is a hard 5.8-mile hike, about 1h 30m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 3h 45m with 1,500 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Remote summit hike in the Nantahala National Forest.
Trailhead
35.4512, -83.6234
Make a day of it
- All Fried Up (Restaurants, ★ 4.5) — 17.1 mi from the trailhead
- Native Brews Tap & Grill (Restaurants, ★ 4.4) — 18.2 mi from the trailhead
- The Rice Wagon Cherokee (Restaurants, ★ 4.9) — 18.2 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Snowbird Mountain via Sassafras Creek take?
About 3h 45m for the 5.8-mile hike, with 1,500 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Snowbird Mountain via Sassafras Creek?
It's rated hard: 5.8 miles with 1,500 ft of climbing.
How far is Snowbird Mountain via Sassafras Creek from Asheville?
About 1h 30m by car from downtown Asheville.
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