
Scenic AVL #8: Beaver Lake to Reynolds Mountain
Steep 6-mile ridge hike up Reynolds Mountain with about 1,000 feet of gain, road surfaces, and rewarding lake and mountain views; pace pushes 3.2 mph on the ascent. Limited parking and dogs on leash.
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A moderate 6-mile suburban hike through wooded trails, greenways, campus paths, and the stately Riverside Cemetery, with about 550 ft elevation gain, hilly sections, a halfway snack break, and leashed dogs welcome.

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