Bearwallow Mountain

Bearwallow Mountain is remarkably close to Asheville but not directly accessible from the Blue Ridge Parkway so not nearly as well known as some of the other area mountains.

David on Bearwallow mountain.
David on Bearwallow mountain.

The hike itself is pretty easy, about a mile up a forest road which is maintained because of all the radio and cell towers at the top. On a clear day there are good views of Asheville, Hendersonville and Lake Lure.

View north from Bearwallow
View north from Bearwallow