Deep Gap Trail

Trails North Carolina Deep Gap Trail

North Carolina · Yancey County

Deep Gap Trail

Moderate hike from Mt. Mitchell to Mt. Craig, the second-highest peak in the East.

Rating

Length

2.3 mi

Difficulty

8

County

Yancey

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About This Trail

Moderate hike from Mt. Mitchell to Mt. Craig, the second-highest peak in the East. This trail is part of the SecretFalls North Carolina expansion set and includes verified location metadata.

Location

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Coordinates: 35.7597, -82.2653

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Getting There

Start from the primary trailhead for Deep Gap Trail in Yancey County, North Carolina. Confirm parking, seasonal access, and trail conditions before hiking.

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