Swannanoa River Ramble


Hike Number: 320

Area Location: Asheville area

Trailhead Location: Warren-Wilson College Rd.

Trailend Location: same

Hike Type: in and out

Hiking Distance (miles): 5.5

Elevation Range: 2050' / 2150'

Total Elevation Gain: 100'

Total Elevation Descent: 100'

Trail Description: From bridge, take River Trail downriver to Old Farm School Rd., then across to Dam Pasture Trail to site of old dam and return on same route..

Topos: Oteen

Special Features: riverside hiking

Flower Season: April

DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center

2nd Meeting Place: none

Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 10

Driving Directions: US 70 E to left onto Warren-Wilson College Rd. to Swannanoa River bridge

Notes: Best in cool weather

Hike History: H0401, H0501, H0701