Wash Creek Trail
moderate · 5.8 mi · +900 ft · ~3h · 28 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: creek, backcountry, long
Wash Creek Trail is a moderate 5.8-mile hike, about 28 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 3h with 900 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Long backcountry creek trail with solitude and old-growth sections.
Trailhead
35.3623, -82.6345
Make a day of it
- Pisgah Coffee Roasters ® (Coffee Shops, ★ 4.9) — 3.5 mi from the trailhead
- Burning Blush Brewery (Restaurants, ★ 4.8) — 3.9 mi from the trailhead
- Mills River Brewing Co (Restaurants, ★ 4.5) — 4.1 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Wash Creek Trail take?
About 3h for the 5.8-mile hike, with 900 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Wash Creek Trail?
It's rated moderate: 5.8 miles with 900 ft of climbing.
How far is Wash Creek Trail from Asheville?
About 28 min by car from downtown Asheville.
Is Wash Creek Trail dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
Similar trails
- North Mills River Trail: moderate · 8 mi · +1100 ft · ~4h 30m · 30 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Middle Prong Wilderness Trail: moderate · 5.2 mi · +700 ft · ~2h 30m · 50 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Fletcher Creek Trail: moderate · 4 mi · +600 ft · ~1h 45m · 28 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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