Whiteside Mountain Trail
moderate · 2 mi · +500 ft · ~1h · 1h 10m from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: cliff views, granite, iconic
Whiteside Mountain Trail is a moderate 2-mile hike, about 1h 10m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 1h with 500 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Loop trail around massive granite cliffs with spectacular views.
Trailhead
35.0789, -83.1345
Make a day of it
- The High Dive (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 3.8 mi from the trailhead
- Blue Bike Cafe (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 3.9 mi from the trailhead
- The Stubborn Bull at Mill Creek (Restaurants, ★ 4.5) — 3.9 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Whiteside Mountain Trail take?
About 1h for the 2-mile hike, with 500 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Whiteside Mountain Trail?
It's rated moderate: 2 miles with 500 ft of climbing.
How far is Whiteside Mountain Trail from Asheville?
About 1h 10m by car from downtown Asheville.
Is Whiteside Mountain Trail dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
Similar trails
- Charlies Bunion via AT: hard · 8 mi · +1600 ft · ~5h · 1h 15m from downtown
- Hawkbill Rock Trail: moderate · 1 mi · +300 ft · ~30 min · 20 min from downtown
- Pinnacle Park Trail: moderate · 2.2 mi · +600 ft · ~1h 10m · 45 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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