Cat Gap Loop
North Carolina
Free — you'll pick up right here.
4.6 mi
Distance
1,000 ft
Gain
Conditions: Clear
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Clouds, high 68°F / low 51°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for mountain biking
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Cat Gap Loop
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 4.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,000 ft
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About this trail
Cat Gap Loop is a 4.56-mile loop in North Carolina with 1,000 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows a loop route type on federal USFS land.
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
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