Just a short detour from the Graybeard Trail, Walker's Knob grants sweeping views south to Montreat and the town of Black Mountain. You also get a verdant panorama of the surrounding mountains from above the trees.

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1. Graybeard Falls & Walker's Knob via Graybeard Trail — Montreat, NC

12.4km

04:53

510m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Graybeard Mountain & West Ridge Trail loop — Montreat, NC

14.6km

06:00

720m

730m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Lookout Mountain Summit – Walden's Rock loop from Montreat

20.1km

08:19

1,000m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Elevation 1,450 m

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Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States

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1. Graybeard Falls & Walker's Knob via Graybeard Trail — Montreat, NC

2. Graybeard Mountain & West Ridge Trail loop — Montreat, NC

3. Lookout Mountain Summit – Walden's Rock loop from Montreat

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