The best hiking trails in Buncombe County

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Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in Buncombe County, North Carolina. The Swannanoa River is the most popular trail. The trails have 1933 user reviews with great photos and information. There are trails of various difficulty levels including easy, medium, difficult, and extra difficult. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Big Butt and Black Mountain Crest Trail and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the Hominy Creek Greenway. The longest trail is the Blue Ridge Parkway Trail at 68.3 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the Lake Susan Loop at 452 m. Get off line access to Shop, Restaurant, Viewpoint, and Peak locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.

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