17.4 miles
Distance
2,870 ft
Climb
-2,884 ft
Descent
3,515 ft
High Point
-14 ft
Altitude change
2,412 ft
Altitude min
2,654 ft
Altitude start
2,641 ft
Altitude end
-35.9%
Grade max
39.4%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
4,728 ft
Distance flat

Out and back Squirrel Gap

Detailed Description
Squirrel Gap is a 17 mile moderately popular expert route located near Mills River North Carolina. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 2,870 ft with a max elevation of 3,515 ft then descends -2,884 ft.
Tags
Rock gardens

Local Trail Association

Local trail association
Pisgah Area SORBA (www.pisgahareasorba.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    17 miles
  • Altitude change
    -14 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,412 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,654 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,641 ft
  • Climb
    2,870 ft
  • Descent
    -2,884 ft
  • Grade max
    -35.9%
  • Grade min
    39.4%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    8 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,728 ft

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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Activity Logs
    1
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2017.10.06 Squirrel Gap downhill
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2017.10.06 Squirrel Gap downhill
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Squirrel Gap
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Squirrel Gap
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Squirrel Gap Trail in Pisgah

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Squirrel Gap
Nov 7, 2026 @ 6:51pm (America/New_York)
Nov 7, 2026
No down trees from Horse Cove Gap to Laurel Creek, but plenty of leaves and a few wet areas. A minor amount of thorny overgrowth too.
Mullinax Trail
Nov 9, 2025 @ 10:12am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Nov 9, 2025
Leaf covered
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