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CABLE GAP
LOCATION:  Western North Carolina
HIKE STARTS:  Yellow Creek Gap
HIKE ENDS:  Fontana Dam
TOTAL DISTANCE:  8.2 Miles
HIKE TYPE:  One Way, Shuttle Hike
HIKE DIFFICULTY:  Moderate to Difficult
TRAILS USED:  Appalachian Trail
TRAIL TRAFFIC:  Heavy
TRIP TYPE:  Day or Overnight Hike
MANAGEMENT:  Nantahala NF

HIGHLIGHTS:  The Appalachian Trail descends into Cable Gap from Yellow Creek Gap (2,980 feet) and climbs over High Top (3,786 feet), the highest point in the Yellow Creek Range.  The route eventually makes its way to Fontana Village and the Fontana Dam, a 200 feet high structure that backs up the Little Tennessee River for six miles. 

MORE DETAILS

bullet click to see trail photos from this hike:  August 22, 1992
bullet click to view a detailed trip report:  August 22, 1992* (password required)
bullet click to view maps:  area map, detailed map, profile map*
bulletclick for more information on the Appalachian Trail
bulletclick for the Long Trail discussion forum
bulletclick for the Southeastern Destinations discussion forum
bulletclick for Appalachian Trail hiking and backpacking books
bulletclick to access the guidebook Appalachian Trail: Georgia-North Carolina which has details on this destination
bulletclick for other North Carolina hiking and backpacking books
bulletclick for other hikes on the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina
bulletnote, the * indicates these items are not linked but coming soon


 
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