Snakeden Ridge Loop (Weaverville Walmart @8:15 for carpool)

Snakeden Ridge Loop (Weaverville Walmart @8:15 for carpool)
NOTE: Rain is in the forecast for this weekend (again). If we need to cancel, I'll do so no later than 8pm Saturday night.
Meeting Point: Trailhead
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
General Location: Rock Fork State Park near NC/TN State Line on I26
Carpool URL: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ie2evasPnT8ZyXSWA
Carpool Address: 25 Northridge Commons Pkwy, Weaverville, NC 28787
Parking Notes: We'll meet in the Walmart Parking Lot corner closest to Lowe's at 8:15AM. Trailhead is about 35 minutes from there.
If you'd rather meet at the trailhead, please leave a comment so we're not waiting for you. Note that trailhead parking can be crowded and limited.
Trailhead URL: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pdKgxtUR1725SMpV8
Trailhead Address: 501 Rocky Fork Rd, Flag Pond, TN 37657
Miles from Downtown Asheville to Trailhead: 36
Total Length: 6.8
Elevation Gain: 1033
Trail Type: Loop
Difficulty Level: Moderate
AllTrails URL: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/snakeden-ridge-loop?u=i&sh=nnvj4c
Restrooms: Restrooms
Cell Service Availability: Limited
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Comments
The Snakeden Ridge Loop is a moderate loop trail in Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park. The trail runs next to a river for part of it and features chances to see wildflowers, wildlife, and some mountain views. This is a great trail to see a lot of Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park as we hike the Rocky Fork Trail, Flint Creek Trail, and Blockstand Creek Trail.
A note about hiking ability: Note that this trail is around 6.8 miles long, 1,033 feet in elevation gain, and rated Moderate. We hike at a pace most reasonably active people can enjoy and do our best to keep the group together, so please reach out first if you’re unsure whether this hike is right for you.
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.