Wildcat Rock TrailTemporarily closed
Still closed from Helene damage, with no reopening date yet. A longtime local favorite.
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Hikes & Nature
Lake Tomahawk
Locals’ pickFlat, easy loop around a small lake, a few minutes from downtown Black Mountain. It's the kind of walk families do on a whim, not a hike you plan for, and it takes about as long as you want it to. Playground, open lawn, and the mountains right behind the water.
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Lake Tomahawk Park, 401 Laurel Circle Dr, Black Mountain, NC 28711
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We keep this guidebook for our guests. It’s written and kept current by Asheville Good Times, our city guide next door — that’s where Lake Tomahawk lives in full.
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Strawberry Gap Trailhead Locals’ pick
Steady climb, real lookout at the top, and you'll likely have the view mostly to yourself. Leave the dog at home, it's not dog-friendly.
Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center
An easy, dog-friendly loop, about as low-stress as trails get. Good when you want fresh air without committing to a real climb. Pop into the center for maps and Parkway intel.