Hard Times to South Ridge to Pine Tree Loop

Hard Times to South Ridge to Pine Tree Loop
Meeting Point: Hard Times Trailhead
Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
General Location: Bent Creek / Arboretum
Parking URL: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZqL56DUG1Zw9VxDi8
Parking Address: 375 Wesley Branch Rd, Asheville, NC 28806
Parking Notes: Overflow parking along Wesley Branch Road.
Miles from Downtown Asheville: 11
Total Length: 4.51
Trail Type: Loop
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Elevation Gain: 509
AllTrails URL: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/hard-times-to-south-ridge-to-pine-tree-loop-fd8c07a?u=i&sh=nnvj4c
Restrooms: Portapotties
Cell Service Availability: Limited
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Comments
We'll meet at the Hard Times trailhead and hike Hard Times Road to South Ridge Road, then take Pine Tree Loop to the lake and back to the parking area. To account for heat, this is a shorter version of a similar trail we've done a few times in the past.
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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.