Hard Times Road to Rocky Cove Road to Bent Creek Road


Hike Number: 429

Area Location: Bent Creek

Trailhead Location: Arboretum Recreation Parking Lot

Trailend Location: Same

Hike Type: Loop

Hiking Distance (miles): 5

Difficulty: Easy

Elevation Range: 2,100 / 2,600

Total Elevation Gain: 0,500

Total Elevation Descent: 0,500

Trail Description: Hike from the Arboretum Recreation Parking Lot in an easy loop.:-)

Topos: Asheville, Skyland, Dunsmore Mtn.

Special Features: P-400

Flower Season: April

DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center

2nd Meeting Place: Ingles at Biltmore Mall

Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 15

Driving Directions: I-26 E to NC 191 S; right at turn to BRP, but go straight into Arboretum.

Notes: $6 per car fee to drive into Arboretum, free for Arboretum members.

Hike History: H0501, H0704, H0804