Wildcat Rock Trail
DuPont State Forest
moderate · 2.6 mi · +500 ft · ~1h 15m · 45 min from downtown
Features: overlook, Green River Gorge, scenic
Wildcat Rock Trail is a moderate 2.6-mile hike in DuPont State Forest, about 45 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 1h 15m with 500 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Trail to an overlook of the Green River Gorge.
Trailhead
35.1234, -82.5834
Make a day of it
- Cedar Mountain Canteen (Breweries, ★ 4.7) — 3.9 mi from the trailhead
- Cedar Mountain Outpost (Coffee Shops, ★ 4.8) — 5.9 mi from the trailhead
- Smoke On BBQ (Restaurants, ★ 4.8) — 11.3 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Wildcat Rock Trail take?
About 1h 15m for the 2.6-mile hike, with 500 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Wildcat Rock Trail?
It's rated moderate: 2.6 miles with 500 ft of climbing.
How far is Wildcat Rock Trail from Asheville?
About 45 min by car from downtown Asheville, in DuPont State Forest.
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