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Rice Pinnacle Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 105 Google reviews · Running trail in Asheville, North Carolina · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Rice Pinnacle 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.
Hiking area with a public restroom that's also popular with mountain bikers.
What runners say about Rice Pinnacle Trailhead
“Would totally recommend a visit even now in winter, although Fall or Spring are so much more beautiful.”
I love this place. I cant wait to get back. Watch out for bears though. If you see one with a small white patch above his eye run. He slept with my sister and never called again.
My husband loves this trail head. I like it's convenience to shopping.
Many great rides and hikes begin from this parking lot. Parking here on busy days or busy times on any day has become a challenge since covid. Get here at a good time and parking is easy. It's still my preferred starting spot for biking.
There are various hikes initiating from this area, suitable for hiking, mountain biking and walking the dogs. Would totally recommend a visit even now in winter, although Fall or Spring are so much more beautiful. Ample parking space and restroom.
Trail conditions & character
“Many great rides and hikes begin from this parking lot.”
“Tons of trails in this area for easy biking up to some crazy single track on small cliff sides, sweet downhills, etc.”
“Easily accessible, and ample parking.”
Plan your run at Rice Pinnacle Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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