French Broad River to US 25
Hike Number: 500
Area Location: Asheville Area, MST
Trailhead Location: BRP F.B. Rvr. Bridge
Trailend Location: BRP at US 25
Hike Type: One Way
Hiking Distance (miles): 5.4
Difficulty: Easy
Elevation Range: 2,050 / 2,300
Total Elevation Gain: 0,400
Total Elevation Descent: 0,400
Trail Description: MST north from north side of French Broad River Bridge to US 25. Pleasant walk paralleling the BRP; see the new 30' bridge constructed by CMC in 2005 to accommodate relocated MST E of I-26.:-)
Topos: Dunsmore Mtn., Skyland, Asheville
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 to BRP N to north end of French Broad River bridge
Notes: 4.8 ml. car shuttle
Hike History: H0601, H0701, H0704, H0801, H0804