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Lower River Loop

Easy21.5 mi from Asheville
Length
1.7mi one way
Climb
177ft
High point
3,028ft
Directions Download GPX

Lower River Loop trail map and elevation

1N0.1 mi
Route traced from OpenStreetMap. Carry a real map or GPS app on the trail.See the area on OpenStreetMap
0.0 mi3,013 ftDrag along the profile
Low 2,923 ft · High 3,028 ftUSGS 3DEP elevation along the mapped route

Getting to the Lower River Loop trailhead

The hike starts at Mount Mitchell Trailhead, about 21 miles from Asheville in a straight line. Get driving directions or download the GPX file for your hiking app.

Before you go

Difficulty
Easy, estimated from length and climb
Round trip
3.4 mi out and back
Time
About 1 hr 45 min round trip at an easy pace
Low point
2,923 ft
Surface
Dirt
Trailhead
Mount Mitchell Trailhead
Managed by
US Forest Service

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