The Top 9 Peaks in Buncombe County
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Buncombe County is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 9
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Buncombe County for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Buncombe County for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: October 19, 2025
Mount Pisgah Summit & Observation Area
Highlight • Summit
At 5,721 feet, Mount Pisgah is one of the most distinguishable summits that can be seen from the city of Asheville. The tall tower at the top marks the highpoint …
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Lookout Mountain Summit
Highlight • Summit
Lookout Mountain Summit is a terrific picnic peak just outside of Montreat, North Carolina. The summit, itself, sits atop a rocky outcrop that can require some fitness to reach the …
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Rainbow Mountain Summit
Highlight • Summit
Rainbow Mountain has a classic North Carolina foothills summit. Tucked away in the trees, you can still gain views of the surrounding ridgelines. This is a great, quiet peak for a snack break.
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Graybeard Mountain Summit
Highlight • Summit
Graybeard Mountain, sitting over 5,000 feet above sea level, is one of the most prominent peaks in the Montreat area. This mountain is commonly known as the Grandfather of the …
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Flat Spring Knob
Highlight • Summit
Flat Spring Knob offers some decent views into Mount Mitchell State Park. Big Butt Trail has lots of trees without a lot of views along the trail, but the views …
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Craggy Dome
Highlight • Summit
Craggy Dome, standing 6,080 feet above sea level, is the tallest peak in the Craggy Mountains. The hike up to this summit is rough and overgrown, but this is still …
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Grassy Knob Summit
Highlight • Summit
Lots of small, loose rocks & clay. So it gets slippery in rain or light showers. I'd recommend good hiking shoes ( love my Altras ), maybe some poles, and …
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Pot Cove Gap
Highlight • Gorge
The name "Pot Cove Gap" comes from the idea that old miners and rail workers that died on the job used to have their water/lunch pail hung from a rope …
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Blue Ridge Parkway below Lane Pinnacle
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
The Blue Ridge Parkway curves through the mountains and keeps below the Mountains-to-Sea Trail through this section. This part of the parkway travels below the 5,230-foot summit of Lane Pinnacle and looks out towards Craggy Knob in the distance.
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