Scenic AVL #9 - Downtown to Windswept from First Baptist Church
A strenuous 5.5 mile downtown Asheville hike mixing road and short trail segments, with about 750 feet of elevation gain and limited shade. Fast 3.0 mph flats lead to a breather at the top of Windswept before heading back.
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