Bearwallow Mtn.
Hike Number: 333
Area Location: Asheville Area
Trailhead Location: Hickory Nut Gap on US 74A
Trailend Location: Same
Hike Type: In and Out
Hiking Distance (miles): 9.2
Difficulty: Difficult
Elevation Range: 2,876 / 4,220
Total Elevation Gain: 2,700
Total Elevation Descent: 2,700
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0333.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0333.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0333.gpx
Trail Description: From Hickory Nut Gap, hike over Ferguson Peak, then down to Strawberry Gap. Take orange blaze trail, go through gate and through undulating, open meadows to road; right on road to gap, then turn left through gate and follow road to lunch spot on summit of Bearwallow Mtn. Extraordinary views at various points along the route.
Topos: Bat Cave
Special Features: Mountain Views
Flower Season: April-May
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center, Asheville, NC
2nd Meeting Place: Hickory Nut Gap
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 35
Driving Directions: I-240 E straight onto US 74-A. Follow to Hickory Nut Gap.
Notes: 1. Private property. First obtain permission to cross from John Ager and Allen McNair.
2. Numerous steep ups-and-downs along route.
3. 0.5 mile walk along Bearwallow Rd. (Watch for traffic.)
Hike History: A0401, W0701, A0702