Bearwallow Mountain Trail

Gentle trail through a working pasture to a grassy summit with wide views of Hickory Nut Gorge.

About 1 mile each way (roughly 2 miles round trip) up a gentle grade to an open meadow with panoramic views. The summit pasture is in use, so keep dogs leashed and carry out trash. Explore Asheville's May 2025 update lists the trail as open but notes Helene road damage near Gerton, so check access on the way before you drive out.