Mt. Pisgah to Beaver Dam Overlook


Hike Number: 447

Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District, MST, BRP

Trailhead Location: Mt. Pisgah Parking lot

Trailend Location: BRP Beaverdam O/L

Hike Type: One Way

Hiking Distance (miles): 8.5

Difficulty: Moderate

Elevation Range: 3,570 / 5,720

Total Elevation Gain: 1,700

Total Elevation Descent: 2,500

Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0447.pdf

Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0447.pdf

Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0447.gpx

Trail Description: This moderate hike starts with a round trip up and down Mt. Pisgah, and then follow the MST northbound to Beaver Dam Overlook. Expect good views along the route.:-)

Topos: Cruso, Dunsmore Mtn

Special Features: Mountain Views

Flower Season: April-May

DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center

2nd Meeting Place: French Broad Overlook

Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 45

Driving Directions: I-26 S to NC 191 S to BRP S to left to Mt. Pisgah parking lot. Drop one car at Beaver Dam Overlook.

Notes: 47 different flower types seen on 5-25-05 scouting trip. 6.5 mile car shuttle required.

Hike History: A0502, W0702, W0802, A0803 cancelled, A0803