Mst - Pisgah Road
Pisgah National Forest, Transylvania County, NC
Point-to-point trail in Pisgah National Forest, Transylvania County, NC. Hiking & Horseback riding.
- Distance
- 44.9 mi (72.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 10,016 ft (3,053 m)
- Est. Time
- 19 hr 35 min
- High point
- 5,951 ft (1,814 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Glenn Bald 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from start
- Peak: Lance Mountain 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint: View Chesnut Cove 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from start
- Peak: Ferrin Knob 9.9 mi (16 km) from start
- Historic site: Ferin Fire Tower 9.9 mi (16 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Beaver Dam Gap Overlook (MP 401.7) 10.6 mi (17 km) from start
- Peak: Shell Knob 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from start
- Peak: Fork Mountain 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Big Ridge Overlook (MP 403.6) 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Mills River Valley Overlook (MP 404.5) 13.7 mi (22 km) from start
- Peak: Stony Bald 14.4 mi (23.2 km) from start
- Peak: Candler Knob 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from start
- Peak: Little Pisgah Mountain 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Buck Springs Lodge foundation 17 mi (27.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 17 mi (27.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Mount Pisgah Campground - Milepost 408.6 18.2 mi (29.3 km) from start
- Waterfall: Little Barnett Branch Trail Falls 23.1 mi (37.3 km) from start
- Waterfall: Cradle Falls 23.7 mi (38.2 km) from start
- Peak: Green Knob 26.1 mi (42 km) from start
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Questions about Mst - Pisgah Road
How long is Mst - Pisgah Road?
Mst - Pisgah Road is 44.9 mi (72.3 km) long. Most people take about 19 hr 35 min. It climbs 10,016 ft (3,053 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,951 ft (1,814 m).
How hard is Mst - Pisgah Road?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Mst - Pisgah Road?
Parking at the start. 20 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Mst - Pisgah Road?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Mst - Pisgah Road shaded?
Mostly shaded (98% under trees).
What can you do on Mst - Pisgah Road?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding. Shared with horses. Surface: dirt.
Where can you eat near Mst - Pisgah Road?
Papa's & Beer, 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: MustAsheville Bikes, 0.8 mi (1.3 km).
Is this a good week for Mst - Pisgah Road?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Natural Garden Trail Pisgah National Forest · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km)
- Neighborhood Trail Pisgah National Forest · Easy · 1.3 mi (2 km)
- Owl Ridge Trail Pisgah National Forest · Easy · 1.9 mi (3 km)
- Carolina Mountain Trail Pisgah National Forest · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Corvair Trail Pisgah National Forest · Hard · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
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