There is not a lot of signage or posting at the Lower Piney trailhead parking area, but this is the best spot to access the Little Piney and Big Piney trails. There is enough room for a handful of cars. There are a handful of other parking areas that you will pass on your way to this trailhead incase the parking area is full.

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1. Little Piney & Big Piney Loop — Montreat, NC

7.07km

03:14

450m

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

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2. Rattlesnake Rock Lookout – Lower Piney Trailhead loop from Montreat

4.19km

01:51

280m

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 890 m

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Wednesday 11 February

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Location: Montreat, Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States

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Lower Piney Trailhead

1. Little Piney & Big Piney Loop — Montreat, NC

2. Rattlesnake Rock Lookout – Lower Piney Trailhead loop from Montreat

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