Lover's Leap Loop Trail / Photo: Rachel Pressley

Difficult Hiking Trails Near Asheville

Lovers Leap Loop Trail

Views worth sweating for

Conquer Tough Terrain for Stunning Scenery

Incredible mountain views are the payoff, but to earn them you’ll have to put your skills to the test. Rugged terrain, geological obstacles, and dramatic climbs in elevation are the real deal here. Hikes could be as long as ten+ miles, or could climb over 2,000 feet in elevation.