Rattlesnake Lodge Lollipop

Rattlesnake Lodge Lollipop
Meeting Point: Parking Area
Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
General Location: North of Asheville on Blue Ridge Parkway
Parking URL: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BMxLk43FXsMT4t5t9
Parking Address: 3756 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Asheville, NC 28805
Parking Notes: Parking is at Bull Gap, where Elk Mountain Scenic Hwy connects with the Blue Ridge Parkway. There's additional parking next to the road as you travel away from the parkway, but hopefully there will be enough parking for everyone near the parkway.
Miles from Downtown Asheville: 9
Total Length: 5.25
Elevation Gain: 1109
Trail Type: Lollipop
Difficulty Level: Moderate
AllTrails URL: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/rattlesnake-lodge-lollipop-00ff2f3?u=i&sh=nnvj4c
Restrooms: None
Cell Service Availability: Limited
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Comments
Nice little hike up to the old ruins of Rattlesnake Lodge. The trail is on an old carriage path and is typically well-maintained and relatively easy, given the elevation gain.
Legal Disclaimer
This Worship in the Wild event involves hiking, which may be physically taxing and involve some risks to participants and their property. Neither the event host nor Worship in the Wild can assure participants' safety or eliminate all risks. Participants are responsible for their own safety, and they affirm that they have the necessary skills, physical conditioning, and equipment to safely participate in the event. Participants assume full responsibility for any injuries, damages, or losses.