Montreat Ramble #2


Hike Number: 283

Area Location: Montreat

Trailhead Location: Montreat main parking lot

Trailend Location: same

Hike Type: Loop

Hiking Distance (miles): 7.5

Difficulty: Moderate

Elevation Range: 2,750 / 3,887

Total Elevation Gain: 1,500

Total Elevation Descent: 1,500

Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0283.pdf

Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0283.pdf

Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0283.gpx

Trail Description: Lookout Rd. (paved road) to and follow Lookout Trail to Lookout Mtn.; Old Mitchell Toll Rd. to Pot Cove Gap; Graybeard Trail (turns into paved road at bottom) to trailhead.

Topos: Montreat

Special Features: Mountain Views

Flower Season: April

DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center, Asheville, NC

2nd Meeting Place: *None*

Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 40

Driving Directions: I-240 E to I-40 E to Exit 64; left to Montreat main parking lot on right side just before Lake Susan.

Notes: Good view from Lookout Mtn. Mileage can be reduced to 6 by setting up car shuttle, with cars at upper parking lot and at trailend.

Hike History: A0401, A0601, A0801, H0901