Strawberry Gap to Blue Ridge Pastures Out and Back

Strawberry Gap to Blue Ridge Pastures Out and Back
Meeting Point: Right of trailhead.
Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
General Location: Gerton
Parking URL: https://goo.gl/maps/jAc9ZNaQYVDbN3j57
Parking Address: FJQV+4H, Gerton, NC 28735
Parking Notes: Trailhead is at far end of parking lot
Miles from Downtown Asheville: 16
Total Length: 5.2
Elevation Gain: 1158
Trail Type: Out and Back
Difficulty Level: Moderate
AllTrails URL: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/strawberry-gap-trail
Restrooms: None
Cell Service Availability: Limited
Dogs Allowed: No
Comments
It's all uphill for the first 1 1/4 mile to the lookout (Ferguson Peak), after which it levels out a bit to the nice views at Blue Ridge Pastures. We love our dogs, but this one is on private land, and the owners ask that we don't bring dogs on this one. No cell service at trailhead, but there is service at the lookout and beyond.
A note about hornets and yellow jackets: Tis the season , and we’ve had encounters with them on recent hikes. If you have a known allergy and carry an EpiPen or other prescribed medication, please bring it with you on the hike. We're not able to provide or administer specialized allergy medication. We do keep Benadryl on hand for general reactions, but anything beyond that needs to be something you carry yourself.
Legal Disclaimer
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.