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3,182 ft
Distance
215 ft
Climb
1 mile
High Point
215 ft
Altitude change
5,340 ft
Altitude min
5,340 ft
Altitude start
5,554 ft
Altitude end
6.8%
Grade
0.8%
Grade max
18.7%
Grade min
3,182 ft
Distance climb

Bear Pen Gap Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Caney Fork
    Cullowhee, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #7953 in Hiking [+]
    • #165216 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #54 in Hiking · North Carolina [+]
    • #1,661 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Bear Pen Gap is a 3,182 ft blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Cullowhee North Carolina. It has jumps. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bear Pen Gap located?
      Bear Pen Gap is located in Caney Fork, Cullowhee, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Caney Fork trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.3165, -82.97163.
      ▼ How hard is Bear Pen Gap?
      Bear Pen Gap is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bear Pen Gap?
      Bear Pen Gap has 215 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 5,340 ft to 5,555 ft.
      ▼ Is Bear Pen Gap a point to point trail?
      Bear Pen Gap is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bear Pen Gap?
      Bear Pen Gap is 3,182 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bear Pen Gap?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bear Pen Gap. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bear Pen Gap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bear Pen Gap are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Bear Pen Gap?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to hike Bear Pen Gap. The trail is 3,182 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bear Pen Gap?
      Bear Pen Gap is a very popular trail. There have been 30 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 33 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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