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Big Piney Ridge Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Pisgah National Forest
  5. Montreat
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Length

1.2 Miles 1.9 Kilometers

55%

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Elevation

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Ascent

-1,094' -333 m

Descent

17%

Avg Grade (10°)

41%

Max Grade (23°)

4,144' 1,263 m

High

3,050' 930 m

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“A steep, super technical trail with a great view at Rattlesnake Rocks of the Swannanoa River Valley below. ”

— Brandon Thrower
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If you like steep, technical trails with good views, then definitely check out this trail. Running down is much more fun than going up. The trail also serves a valuable link to the West Ridge Trail.

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Land Manager: Buncombe County, NC

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  3.3 from 3 votes

#12

in Montreat

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#12

in Montreat

#523

in North Carolina

#13,324

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