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Pink Beds Connector Trail

0.6 mi - Easy -

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

#118A

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Year-round

yes

Hiking Trail: Foot traffic (sections open seasonally to mountain bike use October 15-April 15).

Pisgah District Office

Address: 1600 Pisgah Highway Pisgah Forest , NC 28768
Phone: (828) 877-3265
Hours: Peak Season Hours (April 1-Nov. 15) 9 AM-5 PM daily; Off-season Hours (Nov. 16-March 31) 9 am-5 pm M-F (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.pisgahrd@usda.gov

Getting There

Directions

From Pisgah District Ranger Station/Visitor Center parking lot, turn right (north) onto US 276. Drive approximately 10 miles, to Pink Beds Picnic Area (just beyond Cradle of Forestry in America and its Forest Discovery Center). Trail 118 begins at far corner of Pink Beds parking area. Hike 4.81 mi to 118A.

Additional Information

Operated By

US Forest Service

Nearby Recreation Sites

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 7, 2025