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