The best running trails in Transylvania County
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Last updated: October 21, 2025
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Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4. Looking Glass Rock loop from Brevard
9.55km
01:25
480m
480m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
16
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5. High Knob loop from Pisgah Forest
12.2km
01:42
420m
420m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
14
runners
6. John Rock loop from Brevard
8.77km
01:11
280m
280m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
12
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7. Sonata Lake – Brevard Music Center Lake loop from Brevard
12.8km
01:36
330m
330m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
9
runners
8. Straus Lake loop from Brevard
13.8km
01:26
80m
80m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
6
runners
9. Running loop from Pisgah Forest
8.22km
01:01
80m
80m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
6
runners
10. Clawhammer Mountain – Rich Mountain loop from Pisgah Forest
19.3km
02:48
830m
830m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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