Big Berea - Bull Creek - River Trail Reverse Lollipop

Big Berea - Bull Creek - River Trail Reverse Lollipop
Meeting Point: Trailhead across from Berea Baptist Church
Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
General Location: Riceville
Parking URL: https://maps.app.goo.gl/S9fZP6kPMK76xtyGA
Parking Address: 2578 Riceville Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
Parking Notes: Parking and the trailhead is across the road from the church. They ask that we do not park in the church parking lot, especially on Sunday mornings. There is additional parking around the corner from the church.
Miles from Downtown Asheville: 12
Total Length: 4.08
Elevation Gain: 354
Trail Type: Lollipop
Difficulty Level: Easy
AllTrails URL: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/big-berea-bull-creek-river-trail-reverse-lollipop-ad8d3a0?u=i&sh=nnvj4c
Restrooms: None
Cell Service Availability: Yes
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Comments
Nice easy trail that eventually leads us to the Swannanoa River and Graffiti Rock.
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.