ROCK GAP
Location: Western North Carolina
Trip Starts: Rock Gap
Trip Ends: Rock Gap
Total Distance: 0.3 mile
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.
More Details:
- click to see videos from this hike near Standing Indian Mountain: Big Johnny – Now That’s A Piece Of Meat; Logs From The Sky
- click to see trail photos from this hike to Rock Gap Shelter: January 30, 2010
- click to view a 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.: 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
- click for more information on the Appalachian Trail
- click to access the guidebook Appalachian Trail: Georgia-North Carolina which has details on this destination
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