Thursday, June 27, 2024

Craggy Gardens Visitor Center to Craggy Gardens Picnic Area

Date Distance Time Elevation Gain Average Moving Time Year to Date Miles
6/27/2024 2.1 miles 1 hour 17 minutes 475' 1.7 mph 451.1 miles

Parking: 
  • Craggy Gardens Visitor Center
Map:
  • Gaia app
Directions:
  • From the visitor center, take the MST to Craggy Gardens Picnic Area. On the return trip, at the pavilion, turn right and take the spur trail to an overlook.

A rainy day, so we waited until the evening to hike. We headed up to Craggy Gardens, which is always much cooler than Asheville. We did the short hike to the picnic area. On the way back, we met a family who was looking for a sunset view. We were able to give them directions to the popular Craggy Pinnacle hike. 

Before stopping at our second hike of the evening, we stopped at the Graybeard Mountain overlook.


View from Craggy Gardens Visitor Center



Lots of unripe blueberries on our hike












 

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