The best running trails in Haywood County
303
runners
15
runs
Last updated: November 9, 2025
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
55
runners
2. Lake Junaluska – Lake Junaluska bridge loop from Waynesville
10.2km
01:04
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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13
runners
3. Black Balsam Knob – Tennent Mountain loop from Brevard
8.09km
01:09
230m
230m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
7
runners
4. Black Balsam Knob – Tennent Mountain loop from Waynesville
14.7km
01:58
350m
350m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
7
runners
5. Sam Knob – Devils Courthouse loop from Waynesville
15.9km
02:12
430m
430m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
6
runners
6. Midnight Hole – Mount Sterling loop from Hartford
27.1km
04:04
1,300m
1,300m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
7
runners
7. Lake Junaluska bridge loop from Waynesville
3.59km
00:23
30m
30m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5
runners
8. Sam Knob loop from Brevard
13.7km
01:57
410m
410m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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