Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower (1.5 mi.) & Optional Pisgah Trailhead (2.4 mi.)

Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower (1.5 mi.) & Optional Pisgah Trailhead (2.4 mi.)
Meeting Point: Fryingpan Trailhead next to parking lot.
Date: Sunday, May 19, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM
General Location: Blue Ridge Parkway past Pisgah Inn at mile marker 409.6
Parking URL: https://goo.gl/maps/fj8cHAsnWQmaHbuh6
Parking Notes: Park in extended gravel shoulder of parkway. There is no official overlook, but there should be plenty of parking at 9am on a Sunday morning.
Miles from Downtown Asheville: 26
Total Length: 3.9
Trail Type: Out and Back
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Elevation Gain: 375
AllTrails URL: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/fryingpan-mountain-lookout-tower
Elevation: 5304
Restrooms: None
Cell Service Availability: Limited
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Comments
Fryingpan Trail is a gravel road, uphill all the way, but not too steep. At the top is a 70-foot-tall historic fire lookout tower with panoramic views in all directions. Even though the hike isn't difficult, the only way to see the views on this hike is by climbing at least partway up the tower. The higher you go, the better the views!

The Pisgah Trailhead is to the summit of Mount Pisgah which features some steep and rocky sections. The trail meanders through a rich northern oak forest with a diverse variety of plants. At the top, there are views over to the Shining Rock Wilderness, French Broad River Valley, and on a clear day, all the way to Asheville.

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