West Ridge Trail

Asheville Watershed, North Carolina, United States

4.6 miles (7.4 km) · 1,264 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

West Ridge Trail is a 4.6 mile point-to-point route located in Asheville Watershed, North Carolina, United States. The route climbs 1,264 feet and descends 1,517 feet. The largest climb extends 1.5 miles, gaining 673 feet. The course averages 274 feet of vertical gain per mile. 23% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 16.2 out of 10, placing it in the 80.74th percentile. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring North Carolina.