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North Carolina
Wagon Road Gap
1.3 mi
Distance
484 ft
Gain
42 min
Time
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Inside National Forests in North Carolina
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Wagon Road Gap
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 484 ft
- Elevation loss
- 484 ft
- Highest point
- 3,011 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,536 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Wagon Road Gap is a challenging 1.33-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee that rewards adventurous hikers with a moderately rough surface requiring careful footing. This trail serves as a connector within a larger network, linking to both Turkey Pen Gap Trail and South Mills River Trail for those seeking to extend their exploration. The difficult terrain makes this an ideal choice for experienced hikers looking to test their skills on a shorter but demanding route.
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