Length: 0.84 mi
Est. time: 30m
Gain: 398 ft
Loss: 127 ft
Max elev: 5,680 ft
Elevation profile
+398 ft gain · −127 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Craggy Gardens Visitor Center (Milepost 364) (VisitorCenter)
See the Rhododendrons Bloom at Craggy Gardens
⏱ <p>Craggy Gardens is located 20 miles north of the Asheville. The Craggy Gardens Trail to the meadow garden area is less than one mile and typically takes less than one hour to hike. But you could make several stops in the Craggy Gardens area to see rhododendron and take photos. The length of time will vary based on how long your linger at various spots.</p>
🗓 spring, summer
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.