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Outdoors Parkway MP 407, Asheville

Mount Pisgah

An outdoor spot in Parkway MP 407, Asheville, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Mount Pisgah in Parkway MP 407, Asheville
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Why go

1.6-mile hike to a summit with a broadcast tower and wide views.

It is one of 17 curated places we feature in Asheville, alongside 4 sights, 3 bars & cafés and 3 shops. The closest of our other picks is Winter Lights, 9.5 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Parkway MP 407
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Asheville, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Winter Lights

    Walking trail of lit gardens and light displays at the North Carolina Arboretum, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway.

    Activity · 9.5 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Mills River

    Big brewery with tours, a taproom restaurant and lawn music.

    Drinks · 11 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Biltmore Estate

    Vanderbilt mansion with gardens, winery and miles of grounds.

    Sight · 13 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Antler Hill Village

    Biltmore's village of shops, restaurants and the Biltmore Winery, which offers tastings in the old dairy barn.

    Drinks · 13 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    12 Bones Smokehouse

    Barbecue joint in the River Arts District, lunch only.

    Food · 13 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    The Inn on Biltmore Estate

    Hotel on the Biltmore grounds above Antler Hill Village, with a stay that includes estate admission.

    Stay · 13 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Mount Pisgah is a stop on our Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Asheville run from 44°F in January to 84°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Mount Pisgah itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Asheville from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Asheville weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Mount Pisgah, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
8682 38-7258 #000, Canton, NC 28716, USA
Coordinates
35.41846, -82.74797
Destination
Asheville, North Carolina

Mount Pisgah: quick answers

How much time do you need at Mount Pisgah?

Plan on about 2 hours at Mount Pisgah. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Mount Pisgah?

Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Combine with Looking Glass Rock overlook nearby.

Is Mount Pisgah free?

Yes, we list Mount Pisgah as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Mount Pisgah?

Mount Pisgah is at 8682 38-7258 #000, Canton, NC 28716, USA, in Parkway MP 407. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Mount Pisgah?

Mount Pisgah appears on Blue Ridge Parkway Slow Drive, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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