Best trails near Montreat

34 trails · 34 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Montreat, North Carolina — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 15 of 34 trails · best 15 shown on the map
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Old Mitchell Toll Road
#1 Old Mitchell Toll Road
2.2 mi away
Why 62: intrinsic quality
62Solid
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Rainbow Road
#2 Rainbow Road
0.9 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Old Mitchell Toll Road
#3 Old Mitchell Toll Road
1.4 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Rattlesnake Trail
#4 Rattlesnake Trail
1.9 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
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Adventure Trail
#5 Adventure Trail
2.0 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
A
Appalachian Way
#6 Appalachian Way
1.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Old Mitchell Toll Road
#7 Old Mitchell Toll Road
1.0 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
G
Graybeard Trail
#8 Graybeard Trail
1.9 mi away
Why 54: intrinsic quality
54Solid
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Old Trestle Road
#9 Old Trestle Road
1.3 mi away
Why 53: intrinsic quality
53Solid
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Parris Creek Trail
#10 Parris Creek Trail
2.7 mi away
Why 53: intrinsic quality
53Solid
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West Ridge Trail
#11 West Ridge Trail
1.1 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
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East Ridge Trail
#12 East Ridge Trail
1.3 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
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Lower Piney Trail
#13 Lower Piney Trail
0.2 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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Big Piney Ridge Trail
#14 Big Piney Ridge Trail
0.3 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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Rainbow Mountain Trail
#15 Rainbow Mountain Trail
0.8 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid

Trails near Montreat

The Montreat area has 34 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Montreat

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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