Bailey Mountain & Richard L. Hoffman Trail
4.2 mi · ▲ 1,146 ft · 1 hr 58 min
Bailey Mountain & Richard L. Hoffman Trail is a 4.2-mile out-and-back near Mars Hill, NC. The route reaches Bailey Mountain at the turnaround, 2.1 miles in. It climbs 1,146 ft, with sections as steep as 20% grade. It scores 46/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.
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Bailey Mountain & Richard L. Hoffman Trail
4.2 mi · ▲ 1,146 ft · 1 hr 58 min
Elevation 2,416–3,581 ft
Out & Back
Trailhead: Smith Farm Trailhead · 35.84331, -82.55972
Weather Sep 4: Rain showers, high 90°F / low 68° · precip 13% · wind 3 mph · sunrise 7:05 AM · sunset 7:55 PM
Dogs allowed on leash · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Richard L. Hoffman Trail, heading N.
- 2.1 miReach Bailey Mountain, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 2.1 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Weather
Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 2.1 mi in (~87 min). Leave by 6:08 PM for the 7:55 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Dogs allowed on leash
- Parking lot at the trailhead
More from Smith Farm Trailhead Trailhead
- Red Trail & Richard L. Hoffman Trail 4.7 mi · ▲ 1,300 ft
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