Greybeard via Rocky Knob
Hike Number: 564
Area Location: Montreat
Trailhead Location: Montreat
Trailend Location: same
Hike Type: Loop
Hiking Distance (miles): 10
Difficulty: Difficult
Elevation Range: 2,900 / 5,408
Total Elevation Gain: 2,500
Total Elevation Descent: 2,500
Trail Description: Up Rocky Head Trail; left onto East Ridge Trail and onto Old Trestle Rd.; left onto Graybeard Trail to summit of Graybeard. Return via West Ridge and Big Piney Trails, with a little street walking at the bottom.:-)
Topos: Montreat
Special Features: Mountain Views
Flower Season: April-May
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Black Mountain Near McDonalds
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 40
Driving Directions: I-240 E to I-40 E to exit 64; turn left, go 3 miles into Montreat. Turn right onto Calvin Trail to trailhead.
Hike History: W0702, A0901