Sleepy Gap to Lake Powhatan Loop

Sleepy Gap to Lake Powhatan Loop
Meeting Point: Sleepy Gap Overlook
Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
General Location: Blue Ridge Parkway ~4 miles south of Arboretum
Parking URL: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hfDr2RonAcbZS6W48
Parking Address: 3973 Blue Rdg Pkwy, Arden, NC 28704
Parking Notes: Plenty of parking at overlook.
Miles from Downtown Asheville: 13
Total Length: 5
Elevation Gain: 863
Trail Type: Loop
Difficulty Level: Moderate
AllTrails URL: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/sleepy-gap-to-lake-powhatan-loop-2e9a6c8?u=i&sh=nnvj4c
Restrooms: None
Cell Service Availability: Limited
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Comments
Nice little loop from the Sleepy Gap Overlook on the parkway down to Lake Powhatan. Not too hard, not too easy, just a solidly moderate trail. The lake is beautiful all year round.
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