Hard Times Loop via Mountains-to-Sea
hard · 6.2 mi · +1300 ft · ~3h 45m · 10 min from downtown
Features: MST, strenuous, ridge
Hard Times Loop via Mountains-to-Sea is a hard 6.2-mile hike, about 10 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 3h 45m with 1,300 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Challenging MST section with significant elevation gain.
Trailhead
35.5856, -82.5234
Make a day of it
- Carrabba's Italian Grill (Restaurants, ★ 4.4) — 0.1 mi from the trailhead
- Mr Tea Asian Bistro LLC (Restaurants, ★ 4.4) — 0.3 mi from the trailhead
- RendezVous (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 0.4 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Hard Times Loop via Mountains-to-Sea take?
About 3h 45m for the 6.2-mile hike, with 1,300 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Hard Times Loop via Mountains-to-Sea?
It's rated hard: 6.2 miles with 1,300 ft of climbing.
How far is Hard Times Loop via Mountains-to-Sea from Asheville?
About 10 min by car from downtown Asheville.
Similar trails
- Young's Ridge Trail: hard · 4.4 mi · +1100 ft · ~2h 45m · 15 min from downtown
- Trace Ridge Trail: hard · 6.4 mi · +1500 ft · ~4h · 30 min from downtown
- Colberts Ridge Trail: hard · 5 mi · +1400 ft · ~3h 30m · 50 min from downtown
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