Pisgah District Ranger Station to North Slope Trail Lollipop

Pisgah District Ranger Station to North Slope Trail Lollipop
Meeting Point: Outside of Ranger Station
Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
General Location: Davidson River Campground on Hwy 276 near Brevard
Parking URL: https://maps.app.goo.gl/573mXrG8YZgWboam8
Parking Address: 1600 Pisgah Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
Parking Notes: Park near the Ranger Station. Plenty of parking.
Miles from Downtown Asheville: 32
Total Length: 5
Trail Type: Lollipop
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Elevation Gain: 495
AllTrails URL: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/pisgah-district-ranger-station-to-north-slope-trail-24896ee?u=i&sh=nnvj4c
Elevation: 2500
Restrooms: Restrooms
Cell Service Availability: Limited
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Comments
This is a nice moderate hike next to Davidson River and through the forests near the campground. As a whole, it's on the easier side of moderate, but there is one short but relatively steep section, and there is a bridge out at one point that will require a bit of a scramble. Careful navigation and help from a friend should make it easily doable. We'll talk about lunch options as we hike.
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