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Bearwallow Mountain
4.9 ★★★★★ 103 Google reviews · Running trail in Hendersonville, North Carolina · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Bearwallow Mountain's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Gravel-road loop with an unpaved trail at the summit, plus views and cows roaming.
What runners say about Bearwallow Mountain
“The trail leading up the mountain takes the hiker through a beautiful hardwood forest, teeming with numerous wildflowers.”
We went on daily hikes while staying in Asheville and this is one of my favorites. Approximately two miles of a loop with an easier gravel road on one side and a moderate hike on an unpaved trail through the woods on the other. It was enough of a hike to break a sweat but not be overwhelming.
Great area to hike with amazing views. Only about a mile (moderately hilly) from the parking area, the top is cleared and provides nice long-range views to the south. Nice area to take the family. Note - the area is an active farm so cattle may be in the area
Awesome place to hike. Great for families. The views are amazing when you get there.
Such a beautiful day hike to spend viewing cows or having a picnic for a view.
Trail conditions & character
“It's a nice easy 1 mile hike with a really nice view from the top which is an open pasture.”
“Approximately two miles of a loop with an easier gravel road on one side and a moderate hike on an unpaved trail through the woods on the other.”
“One of our favorite lower elevation hikes to do with kids and when it's getting cooler since it's not as high up as some of our other favorites.”
“While the parking area is basically a pulloff on the side of the road, that I'm sure is a nightmare on a busy day, once you do find a spot, the hike is well worth it.”
“Approximately two miles of a loop with an easier gravel road on one side and a moderate hike on an unpaved trail through the woods on the other.”
Plan your run at Bearwallow Mountain
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitecarolinamountain.org
- Phone+1 828-697-5777
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