The Community Garden Trail is located in Black Mountain Veterans Park and loops around the Dr. John Wilson Community Garden and the back half of the disc golf course. This trail provides a safe and easy connection between the communities North and South of Interstate 40. The trail is approximately .75 miles in length and incorporates an inner loop to meet ADA requirements.
This paved trail uses a pedestrian bridge to connect to the River Loop Trail and The Oaks Trail in the south half of Black Mountain Veterans Park. The trail is shaded by a wide variety of trees, including over 100 fruit and nut trees and shrubs. It is also bordered by a Monarch meadow and has interpretive and educational signage all along the trail.
Trail Features
| Distance | .75 miles |
| Surface Type | Paved |
| Parking | Parking is available at the northern terminus of this trail in Black Mountain Veterans Park. Parking is also available at the southern terminus of the trail at the Grey Eagle Arena located at 17 White Pine Drive Black Mountain, NC 28711 |
| Public Restrooms | There are no public restrooms located on this trail. |
| Uses | Walking, gardening, biking, skating, running, birdwatching, photography and disc golf. No motorized vehicles allowed. |
| Special Features | Lovely views of the Swannanoa River & Blue Ridge Dr. John Wilson Community Garden Disc Golf Course Educational signage Little Free Library Dog waste clean up bags and trash can located at both ends of the trail |
The Community Garden Trail photo credit Judy Curtis 
The Community Garden Trail 
View of the Swannanoa River from The Community Garden Trail 
The Community Garden Trail 
The Community Garden 
The Community Garden