Town Mountain Trail
moderate · 2.4 mi · +500 ft · ~1h 15m · 8 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: close to town, views, quick
Town Mountain Trail is a moderate 2.4-mile hike, about 8 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 1h 15m with 500 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Convenient trail near downtown with surprising mountain views.
Trailhead
35.5878, -82.5423
Make a day of it
- White Labs Brewing Co - Asheville Kitchen & Tap (Breweries, ★ 4.6) — 0.4 mi from the trailhead
- Eggs Rancheros Kitchen (Restaurants, ★ 4.9) — 0.5 mi from the trailhead
- Daddy Mac's Down Home Dive (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 0.5 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Town Mountain Trail take?
About 1h 15m for the 2.4-mile hike, with 500 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Town Mountain Trail?
It's rated moderate: 2.4 miles with 500 ft of climbing.
How far is Town Mountain Trail from Asheville?
About 8 min by car from downtown Asheville.
Is Town Mountain Trail dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
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