Explore a variety of hiking options near Black Mountain, NC, including challenging trails with stunning views, serene loop trails perfect for birding, and easy routes in Pisgah National Forest. These trails offer diverse experiences for outdoor enthusiasts, providing opportunities for peaceful and enjoyable exploration in nature. Here are more details about our top three suggestions, at various levels of strain:
Montreat, Greybeard Trail
Photo courtesy of Steven L. Markos
Distance from Wander Black Mountain: 9.4 miles
Website: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/graybeard-trail
Montreat, founded as a retreat center in the 1890s, has evolved into a conference center for the Presbyterian Church, featuring a college. The area's steep wooded trails, including the challenging Graybeard Trail, offer stunning views of the Black Mountains' Seven Sisters peaks. Popular in the fall for vibrant foliage, Graybeard Trail requires careful planning due to its length and strenuous sections, advising hikers to bring ample food and water and to ensure a timely return before dark.
Tip: Canine companions are invited, but it is required that they remain on a leash. Be sure to check out the Piney trail in the Montrat area as well.
Lake Tomahawk Walking Trail
Photo courtesy of Town of Black Mountain Parks and Recreation
Distance from Wander Black Mountain: 6.6 miles
Website: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/lake-tomahawk-walking-trail
Discover the picturesque 0.6-mile loop trail near Black Mountain, NC, offering an easy serene hike. Perfect for birding, hiking, and running, this trail provides a serene experience with minimal crowds. Open year-round, Lake Tomahawk Park encompasses an 8.9-acre lake, complete with a pavilion, fishing pier, playground, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, and a walking trail, making it an accessible and enjoyable destination.
Tip: Pets are welcome on, as long as they are leashed!
Old Fort Gateway Trails
Photo courtesy of AllTrails, Richard Merwin
Distance from Wander Black Mountain: 19 miles
Embark on the 2.8-mile out-and-back trail in Pisgah National Forest near Old Fort, NC, renowned for its ease and suitability for hiking, mountain biking, and running. For those seeking a retreat into nature, the trail offers a serene environment with minimal interactions with others. As a part of the Old Fort Gateway Trail System, which expanded in 2022 with new multi-use trails, it offers an evolving landscape for outdoor enthusiasts, with plans to add 25-30 more miles by 2025.
Tip: Furry friends are welcome on a leash!
We love a good scenic hike too, so we understand if this list isn't enough for you. In case you need more options, you can message our 24/7 Wander Concierge via the Wander app or through text at 737-377-3205 and they'll take care of you right away. See you soon at Wander Black Mountain and happy trekking!
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