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Beaucatcher Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Running trail in Asheville, North Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Beaucatcher Trailhead'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.
What runners say about Beaucatcher Trailhead
Great trail, best in the winter when there are no leaves and the views of the city and Pisgah national forest can be seen! The trail is actually a Y and if you do both legs it’s about 1.5 miles.
This is a relaxing and peaceful trail close to downtown Asheville. The views you’ll find here are unique and worth the effort.
1. This is a random trail in the middle of a fancy Biltmore neighborhood. 2. There's pretty much nowhere to park where towing isn't enforced- except for right by the entrance. 3. This trail has some split-offs that for some reason lead to peoples back yards?? Yikes. Watch out. 4. Was pretty short, maybe a mile one way.
Easy parking, varied pitch for easy to huff & puff hill climbs. Beautiful day, fresh air, great companionship & conversations. Met the friendly people we parked next. They were coming up as we were walking down
Trail conditions & character
“Although at the end one can take roads and loop around to the start.”
Plan your run at Beaucatcher Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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