Spivey Gap to Big Bald
hard · 6.4 mi · +1800 ft · ~4h 30m · 1h 5m from downtown
Features: AT, bald summit, panoramic
Spivey Gap to Big Bald is a hard 6.4-mile hike, about 1h 5m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 4h 30m with 1,800 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Appalachian Trail section to the expansive Big Bald summit.
Trailhead
36.0312, -82.3456
Make a day of it
- Live Oak Gastropub @ Burnsville (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 8.3 mi from the trailhead
- Hog Hollow Wood Fired Pizza, Inc. (Restaurants, ★ 4.4) — 8.3 mi from the trailhead
- Pig & Grits (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 8.3 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Spivey Gap to Big Bald take?
About 4h 30m for the 6.4-mile hike, with 1,800 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Spivey Gap to Big Bald?
It's rated hard: 6.4 miles with 1,800 ft of climbing.
How far is Spivey Gap to Big Bald from Asheville?
About 1h 5m by car from downtown Asheville.
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- Big Butt Trail: hard · 6 mi · +1600 ft · ~4h · 45 min from downtown
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