Stoney Fork Trail
Craggy Gardens
hard · 4.8 mi · +1300 ft · ~3h · 40 min from downtown
Features: remote, creek crossing, backcountry
Stoney Fork Trail is a hard 4.8-mile hike in Craggy Gardens, about 40 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 3h with 1,300 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Remote backcountry trail with multiple creek crossings.
Trailhead
35.7234, -82.3234
Make a day of it
- Mount Mitchell Cafe & Eatery (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 3.0 mi from the trailhead
- Black Mountain Bistro (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 7.2 mi from the trailhead
- Lookout Brewing Company (Restaurants, ★ 4.8) — 7.2 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Stoney Fork Trail take?
About 3h for the 4.8-mile hike, with 1,300 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Stoney Fork Trail?
It's rated hard: 4.8 miles with 1,300 ft of climbing.
How far is Stoney Fork Trail from Asheville?
About 40 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Craggy Gardens.
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- Big Creek Trail to Walton Grounds: hard · 7 mi · +1400 ft · ~4h 30m · 30 min from downtown
- Blackstock Knob Trail: hard · 5.4 mi · +1400 ft · ~3h 30m · 50 min from downtown
- Firescald Ridge Trail: hard · 5 mi · +1200 ft · ~3h 15m · 55 min from downtown
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