Name: Mount Pisgah Trail
Rating: 4.1

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Features Fall Colors · Spring · Views

Family Friendly The deck at the top is a good place for families to rest together and have a good picnic.

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Though the journey to the end of this trail might not seem tiring, you'll find that the trip can be strenuous. You'll begin on flat terrain that weaves through the woods just a short way away from the road. After nearly two miles of entirely pleasant hiking, you'll come to a steep incline for the last half mile of the trail. You'll have left the road at this point, and the peaceful journey more than makes up for the terrain.

At the end of the trail there is an awesome deck, that is great for a picnic and for taking in a beautiful view. In the fall you can see the beautiful colors of the leaves as they change.

Once you've enjoyed your time observing or picnicking, head back the way you came to return to your vehicle.

Flora & Fauna

Staghorn sumac, oaks, maples and rhododendrons. Birds and lizards

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Land Manager: USFS - Pisgah National Forest, Pisgah Ranger District

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Matt Raad with improvements by Jean-Claude Linossi

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4.1 from 34 votes

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in Asheville

#206

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4.1 from 34 votes

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4 Star		44%
3 Star		24%
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Aug 15, 2016 near Canton, NC

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Jun 19, 2026

Dave Shep

I don't even know how to fill in this section

Jun 6, 2026

Kevin Heimbrook

2.6mi

Sep 23, 2025

David Scott

May 12, 2023

Arianna Brisley

3h 30m

Oct 14, 2022

BK Hope

Sep 27, 2022

Derek Snyder

Margo's first hike! 2.5mi — 2h 00m

Sep 17, 2022

Kristina Osipoff

Jun 16, 2022

Chris Ferrone

Dec 26, 2021

Michael Lynch

2.4mi

Jun 16, 2021

Kim Sampson

Great hike up to tower and obsv deck/tower. Beautiful views. Moderate difficulty. 6/10/21. 2.6mi — 1h 32m

Apr 11, 2021

Private User

Oct 17, 2020

Arianna Brisley

2.6mi — 2h 00m

Oct 3, 2020

Matt Towery

4.9mi — 2h 13m

Sep 7, 2020

Joe Meiners

Dec 25, 2019

Clifton Adams

Missed timing on about the first half mile. — 1h 46m

Sep 17, 2019

Cassie Dockery

Sep 16, 2019

Shannon Cartrett

Aug 16, 2019

SUMANTH R

slightly overgrown in the beginning one mile 5.2mi — 1h 52m

Aug 3, 2019

David A

Aug 2, 2019

Akiko Noma

May 27, 2019

Adam Socha

Up and back. Started from a slightly different lot. 4.9mi — 1h 57m

May 15, 2019

Kerry Pless

11h 03m

Mar 29, 2019

James Worley

2.6mi

Oct 30, 2018

Amber Kendrick

started at trailhead across from Pisgah Inn/Country Store. hiked on trail alongside road for first half then the trail got steep and more difficult… 7mi

Sep 6, 2018

Michael Arambula

Sep 4, 2018

Ava Mohiuddin

Apr 11, 2018

Cassie Dockery

Apr 5, 2018

R Ullman

4.2mi

Nov 24, 2017

Jacob Hansen

Great hike to the top of Mt Pisgah with my family and my brother Mike’s family. Dogs, Mazzy and Lola as well. Topped out at 5:14, in time for sunse… 5.2mi

Nov 5, 2017

Tingwei Chang

Oct 16, 2017

Landon White

Sep 15, 2017

Garrett S

Sep 9, 2017

mtndoc Bell

Matt & I hiked up Mt Pisgah on Day 2 of our Smoky Mountains - Blue Ridgeway Parkway Motorcycle Tour! 3mi

Sep 4, 2017

Rus Hiker

Aug 17, 2017

Chris McCloud

Great views, as long as you face away from the TV tower.

May 27, 2017

Tim Stoll

Treacherous in parts - wouldn't hike without poles & boots.

Oct 16, 2016

Greg Tempel

Jun 20, 2015

Private User

May 30, 2014

Mike Simms

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Mount Pisgah Trail

“A great trail with a view that is worth the effort it takes to reach it. ”

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5,688' 1,734 m

4,876' 1,486 m

903' 275 m

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