ROCK GAP

LOCATION: Western North Carolina
HIKE STARTS: Rock Gap
HIKE ENDS: Rock Gap
TOTAL DISTANCE: 0.3 Miles
HIKE TYPE: In & Out, Backtrack Hike
HIKE DIFFICULTY: Easy
TRAILS USED: Appalachian Trail
TRAIL TRAFFIC: Light
TRIP TYPE: Day or Overnight Hike
MORE INFORMATION: Nantahala National Forest Wayah Ranger District Franklin, NC 28734 828-524-6441

HIGHLIGHTS: This is a short hike on the Appalachian Trail near Wallace Gap and old US 64. The trailhead is only a short distance from Rock Gap which is located just down the road from Wallace Gap and on the way to the Standing Indian Campground. After a brief hike, double blue blazes mark Rock Gap Shelter which is a small structure that sleeps 8 hikers with a recently remodeled patio complete with picnic table and fire pit. A privy and a spring are located within a short distance of the shelter.

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click to see videos from this hike near Standing Indian Mountain: Big Johnny – Now That’s A Piece Of Mea t; Logs From The Sky
click to see trail photos from this hike to Rock Gap Shelter: January 30, 2010
click to view a detailed trip report for this backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail: January 30, 2010 (password required)
click to view maps of this hike near Franklin, N.C.: Rock Gap Area Map, Timber Ridge Trail to Wallace Gap Profile Map (password required), GA/NC Border to Wallace Gap Trail Map (password required)
click to see a recap of our annual cold weather Klondike Hikes into the wilderness which began in the early 90’s
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click to access the guidebook Appalachian Trail: Georgia-North Carolina which has details on this destination
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