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.

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Nearby routes

Best routes near Lower Piney Trailhead

hikers

#1.

Little Piney and Big Piney Loop

7.07km

03:14

450m

Hike the moderate 4.4-mile Little Piney and Big Piney Loop in Montreat, featuring forest trails and mountain views.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

hikers

#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.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 890 m

Weather

Today

Tuesday 31 March

22°C

9°C

22 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

See nearby routes

Take Me There

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

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Catawba Falls

West Ridge Trail (Seven Sisters Ridge)

Wooden Bridge Over Stream in Pisgah National Forest

Lookout Mountain Summit

Rattlesnake Rock Lookout

Pot Cove Gap

View of the Blue Ridge Mountains

Walker's Knob

Blue Ridge Pinnacle Summit

Craggy Gardens Viewpoint

Rattlesnake Rock View of the Seven Sisters Mountains

Upper Falls, Pisgah National Forest

Lower Piney Trailhead

#1.

Little Piney and Big Piney Loop

#2.

Rattlesnake Rock Lookout – Lower Piney Trailhead loop from Montreat

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️