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Print Friendly MapThe Ecusta Trail runs between Horse Shoe and Hendersonville, North Carolina.
About the Route
The 6-mile rail-trail takes trail users through a small town landscape. Leaving from Hendersonville, the trail runs alongside Wash Creek and then Shaw Creek until the route intersects Brevard Rd. in the small town of Horse Shoe.
The Ecusta Trail runs between Brevard Rd. (Horse Shoe) and S Main St. (Hendersonville).
Parking is available at:
Please see TrailLink Map for all parking options and detailed directions.
We walked the trail and it was rather shady and comfortable. The trail was very active to be so new. Loved the Ecusta Brewery and the Market Cafe experience. The trail takes you past Elijah Mtn Gem Mine which would be a fun stop for the littles. I only made it half way as it was dusk but look forward to my next visit. Once you get further north and a bit more rural it was nice to see LP patrolling the trail for safety and awareness.
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