2.8 miles
Distance
250 ft
Climb
-1,431 ft
Descent
00:40:54
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Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Bennett Gap Trail

  • since 2016
    Maintainer

  • USFS
    Land Manager

Bennett Gap Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pisgah / Brevard
    Brevard, North Carolina
  • Ref Number
    #138
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Global Ranking
    #742 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #21583 in Trail Running
    • #26526 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Now open year round to bikes thanks to trail advocacy. Excellent ridgetop views of Looking Glass Rock, Cedar Rock, and the Davidson River valley. Technical sections near the intersection with Perry Cove Tr. with nearly sheer drop-offs on the downhill side. Fast if riding downhill.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Bennett Gap Trail multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -1,181 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,318 ft
  • Altitude max
    3,568 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,499 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,318 ft
  • Grade max
    -45.302%
  • Grade min
    21.813%
  • Distance climb
    3,479 ft
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    230 ft
  • Avg time
    00:40:54
  • Avg reverse time
    00:45:29
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on Apr 29, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.55 (50 votes)
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 4 rides
      • 14 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 56 rides
      • 15 miles avg distance
      All
      • 653 rides
      • Last: May 16, 2025

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