HikeWNC Trail Details: Deep Gap

Description

Starting from the picnic area, crosses Mt. Craig (2nd highest mountain in the East), Big Tom, Cattail Peak, and Potato Hill (all above 6000') before descending to Deep Gap. Deep gap is a popular National Forest campsite. There are spectacular views in places, with balds on Mt. Craig and dense spruce-fir forests with some mixed high-elevation hardwoods elsewhere. High elevation rugged trail with lots of exposure, with very steep and rough sections. No water along the way. Also called the Black Mountains Crest Trail.

Details

Trailhead: Mount Mitchell State Park

Overall Difficulty: Difficult

Length: 4.5mi

Steepness: Hilly

Tread Condition: Very Rough

USGS/USFS Number: 179

Allowed Uses: Hiking

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