
Art Loeb at BRP to Pilot Mtn - 6.3 Mi, 1900 Ft EG
Moderate out and back hike on the Art Loeb Trail to Pilot Mountain with a 6.3 mile route and roughly 1,900–2,000 feet of elevation gain, ending at a scenic overlook turnaround. Carpool meetup starts at Asheville Tanger Outlets with sign ups opening Friday night; expect some overgrown sections and variable weather.
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