Biltmore Estate: Walk the Westover Black Trails
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Located at The Inn on Biltmore Estate, the Westover Black Trails provide access to some of Biltmore's beautiful woodlands. We will loop in a counter-clockwise direction, take the circle that will let us complete the entire Black Trails, and then finish as we started.
Biltmore says it is 3.5 miles. The Black Trails are narrow. It is a little more difficult than the Green and Blue Trails. There is some elevation change. I plan to take both walking sticks.
When you drive to the Inn, you will turn onto its access road. Near the entrance to the Inn is the entrance to the parking area. There are two rows of parking, an upper row closer to the Inn, and a lower row a little further from the Inn. We will gather on the lower row at the far end (away from the Inn).
If you need a restroom prior to the walk, Antler Hill is very close and there are public restrooms there. No restroom facilities are available during the walk.
Dress appropriately for the weather. Tennis shoes are fine, unless it has rained recently, in which case you will probably want light hiking boots. As always, bring plenty of water and a protein snack. Dogs on leash are welcome.
There is a grounds admission fee. We walk at Biltmore several times each year, so an annual grounds pass is highly recommended.
Many regular Biltmore guests have never walked the Westover Trails. I think you will enjoy these.