Rough Fork Trail to Woody Place
moderate · 4 mi · +500 ft · ~1h 45m · 1h 5m from downtown
Features: historic cabin, elk, Smokies
Rough Fork Trail to Woody Place is a moderate 4-mile hike, about 1h 5m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 1h 45m with 500 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Hike to a historic cabin with a chance to see elk in Cataloochee.
Trailhead
35.6189, -83.0412
Make a day of it
- Blue Ghost Outpost - Coffee Bar & Provisions (Coffee Shops, ★ 5.0) — 2.9 mi from the trailhead
- Haywood 209 Cafe (Coffee Shops, ★ 4.5) — 5.9 mi from the trailhead
- Pin High Bar & Grille (Restaurants, ★ 4.3) — 6.7 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Rough Fork Trail to Woody Place take?
About 1h 45m for the 4-mile hike, with 500 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Rough Fork Trail to Woody Place?
It's rated moderate: 4 miles with 500 ft of climbing.
How far is Rough Fork Trail to Woody Place from Asheville?
About 1h 5m by car from downtown Asheville.
Similar trails
- Boogerman Trail: moderate · 7.4 mi · +1000 ft · ~4h · 1h 5m from downtown
- Little Cataloochee Trail: moderate · 5.6 mi · +700 ft · ~2h 45m · 1h 8m from downtown
- Flat Creek Trail: moderate · 5.2 mi · +600 ft · ~2h 15m · 1h 10m from downtown · Dog friendly
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