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The Best Hiking in Black Mountain

Looking for the best hiking in Black Mountain? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Black Mountain. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top hiking spots in and near Black Mountain

  • Black Mountain, North Carolina

    West Ridge Trail to Little Piney

    3.53 mi / 1457 ft gain
    West Ridge Trail to Little Piney is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Black Mountain, North Carolina.
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  • Black Mountain, North Carolina

    High Windy [Private Property]

    1.0
    5.91 mi / 1696 ft gain
    High Windy is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Black Mountain, North Carolina.
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  • Black Mountain, North Carolina

    Montreat Rainbow Trail, Toll Road, Lookout Mountain

    3.37 mi / 994 ft gain
    Montreat Rainbow Trail, Toll Road, Lookout Mountain is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Montreat, North Carolina.
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  • Black Mountain, North Carolina

    Rainbow Road and Lookout Trail Loop

    2.25 mi / 469 ft gain
    Rainbow Road and Lookout Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Montreat, North Carolina.
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  • Black Mountain, North Carolina

    Lookout Mountain and Brushy Mountain Loop

    6.27 mi / 1509 ft gain
    Lookout Mountain and Brushy Mountain Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Montreat, North Carolina.
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  • Black Mountain, North Carolina

    Rattlesnake Mountain

    2.6 mi / 682 ft gain
    Rattlesnake Mountain is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Montreat, North Carolina.
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  • Montreat, North Carolina

    Hike Lookout Mountain, Montreat

    5.0
    1.1 mi / 623 ft gain
    Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains is Montreat, North Carolina. Just down the road from Asheville, it neighbors Black Mountain and doesn't disappoint for views. Montreat itself houses a plethora of hiking trails, but the cream of the crop HAS to be Lookout Mountain. After a weekend of checking o...
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  • Black Mountain, North Carolina

    Ridgecrest to Mount Mitchell

    14.86 mi / 5013 ft gain
    Ridgecrest to Mount Mitchell is a point-to-point trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Old Fort, North Carolina.
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  • Old Fort, North Carolina

    Kitsuma Peak (Short Route)

    1.73 mi / 417 ft gain
    Kitsuma Peak (Short Route) is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Old Fort, North Carolina.
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  • Black Mountain, North Carolina

    Rocky Head Trail

    1.75 mi / 1047 ft gain
    Rocky Head Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Black Mountain, North Carolina.
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  • Black Mountain, North Carolina

    Big Piney Ridge Loop Trail to Forked Ridge Knob and Graybeard Mountain

    8.33 mi / 2375 ft gain
    Big Piney Ridge Loop Trail to Forked Ridge Knob and Graybeard Mountain is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Black Mountain, North Carolina.
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  • Black Mountain, North Carolina

    Graybeard Trail

    9.2 mi / 2274 ft gain
    Graybeard Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Old Fort, North Carolina.
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  • Black Mountain, North Carolina

    Pinnacle via Graybeard Mountain Trail and Old Mitchell Toll Road

    12 mi / 2943 ft gain
    Pinnacle via Graybeard Mountain Trail and Old Mitchell Toll Road is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Black Mountain, North Carolina.
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  • Black Mountain, North Carolina

    Harry Byran Trail Loop

    1.39 mi / 400 ft gain
    Harry Byran Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Old Fort, North Carolina.
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  • Old Fort, North Carolina

    Pisgah Point Lookout Trail

    7.15 mi / 1053 ft gain
    Pisgah Point Lookout Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Old Fort, North Carolina.
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  • Old Fort, North Carolina

    Heartbreak Ridge Trail

    10.03 mi / 3248 ft gain
    Heartbreak Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Old Fort, North Carolina.
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