North Slope Trail, Pisgah

Date	Distance	Time	Elevation Gain	Average Moving Time	Year to Date Miles
2/23/2025	5.2 miles	2 hours 51 minutes	394'	2.4 mph	65.1 miles

Parking: 

• Pisgah Ranger Station, 1600 Pisgah Highway

Map:

• Pisgah Map Co. Pisgah Ranger District

Directions:

• From the parking lot, turn right onto the Exercise Trail. Cross the road. Turn right and cross the bridge over the Davidson River at the Art Loeb parking area. Walk through the campground and turn left onto the North Slope Trail. Climb and then walk along a ridge. At a 3-way intersection, turn right to stay on the North Slope Trail. Where the trail splits, stay left next to the river. Turn left at the Art Loeb parking area to cross the river. Take a left again before reaching the highway. Turn right onto the Exercise Trail and cross the highway. On the other side, continue on the Exercise Trail back to the parking lot.

Marie and I lead this hike for the CMC. Krumm had to stay home. A great group of 10 people, all of whom we know. A warmer, sunny day after a few really cold days made everyone excited to be outdoors.