2.8 miles
Distance
250 ft
Climb
-1,431 ft
Descent
00:39:08
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Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Bennett Gap Trail
since 2016Maintainer
USFSLand Manager
Bennett Gap Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPisgah Ranger District
Brevard, North Carolina -
Ref Number#138
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular direction shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Land OwnerUSFS
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.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Bennett Gap Trail multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change-1,181 ft
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Altitude min2,318 ft
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Altitude max3,568 ft
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Altitude start3,499 ft
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Altitude end2,318 ft
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Grade max-45.302%
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Grade min21.813%
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Distance climb3,479 ft
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat230 ft
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Avg time00:39:08
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Avg reverse time00:29:43
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 6 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 440 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
All
- 4,600 rides
- Last: Jan 28, 2023
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6 Reviews & Comments
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feekstar
(Jun 27, 2022 at 10:02)
An actual, legit "black diamond" trail. A few rock hucks at the top that can be super tricky due to trees right after landing so most walk these couple features. After that it opens up and is tons of fun for all skill levels
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josesanchez89
TMBA (Apr 12, 2021 at 16:59)

Yet another epic trail in Pisgah. I hope they never allow work or any kind of maintenance on this awesome trail.
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Started out at the Horse camp and climbed the gravel road up 3 miles to Bennetts Gap Trail head. The trail was perfect I think, just a few muddy sections and wet roots toward bottom. Be warned I almost ran over a huge rattle snake, I stopped to get a pucture and when I neared him(8 feet) he started to get aggressive and csme towards me, crazy. He was super thick and about 5 feet long. If he was just in the leaves you'd never known he was there, he blends in thar welll!
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Pucker up for this one if you arent expert. I followed my friend and some sections near the top had me say no way. The middle and bottom are a blast. Be careful. Many people walk their bikes at the top.
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Two gnarly sections that you need to look out for. First is pretty early is a switchback turn on a mini boulder. A few minutes after is a technical approach to a decent drop with a tree to navigate immediately after landing. Check these out before hitting them. Other than that, you can ride the rest blind. Such a sick trail!
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Another classic legit trail, you start out in a meadow and quickly traverse on top of a beutiful ridge through some western style rock gardens those being rock-gardens that you might want to eye out before you send it if it is your first time. I would not recommend doing the drop because you'll hit this tree and unlike a downhill park, you'll be sitting out there for a while as this trail is pretty high up, do not ride alone if it is your first time, the videos online don't explain just how difficult the trail actually is.
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