Near Bear Mountain Trail
The one outlook on the Bear Mountain Trail - shady with a little wooden bench.

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Bear Mountain Trail

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Enjoy a pleasant journey through dense hardwood forests up and over Bear Mountain.
1.4
mi
Distance
240
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsLess CrowdedViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.44mi
Distance
240ft
Elevation Gain
769ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
1,264ft
High Point
563ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail connects Madame Sherri and Daniels Mountain to the trails in Pisgah State Park. Next time you find yourself parked at the Kilburn Trailhead, and there are lots of cars with folks heading into Pisgah, give this trail some love. The parking lot was overflowing out to the street when I was there, but there wasn't a single person using this trail. The trail is blazed with white diamonds, which you'll want to pay attention to since the trail isn't well worn. The beginning of the trail has been recently logged, so follow the orange tape to begin with until it turns into a normal trail with a mixed tread. The trail starts about 100 feet north of the parking lot on Route 63.

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Contributors
Eric LaRoche