Waterrock Knob to Browning Knob
hard · 4 mi · +1100 ft · ~2h 30m · 1h 5m from downtown
Features: ridge, Blue Ridge Parkway, remote
Waterrock Knob to Browning Knob is a hard 4-mile hike, about 1h 5m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 2h 30m with 1,100 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Ridge extension beyond Waterrock Knob into remote terrain.
Trailhead
35.4612, -83.1534
Make a day of it
- Joey's Pancake House (Restaurants, ★ 4.8) — 4.9 mi from the trailhead
- Bearwaters Bistro Creekside (Restaurants, ★ 4.3) — 4.9 mi from the trailhead
- Legends Sports Bar And Grill (Restaurants, ★ 4.3) — 5.2 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Waterrock Knob to Browning Knob take?
About 2h 30m for the 4-mile hike, with 1,100 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Waterrock Knob to Browning Knob?
It's rated hard: 4 miles with 1,100 ft of climbing.
How far is Waterrock Knob to Browning Knob from Asheville?
About 1h 5m by car from downtown Asheville.
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- Firescald Ridge Trail: hard · 5 mi · +1200 ft · ~3h 15m · 55 min from downtown
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