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2.8 miles
Distance
1,478 ft
Climb
-16 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
1,463 ft
Altitude change
4,035 ft
Altitude min
4,035 ft
Altitude start
5,499 ft
Altitude end
10%
Grade
-4.1%
Grade max
47.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1,558 ft
Distance down
942 ft
Distance flat

Buckeye Gap Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Middle Prong Wilderness
    Canton, North Carolina
  • Ref Number
    #126
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Hiking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #36773 in Hiking [+]
    • #26783 in Trail Running
    • #38232 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #515 in Hiking · North Carolina [+]
    • #312 in Trail Running
    • #225 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Buckeye Gap is a 3 mile black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Canton North Carolina. It has jumps. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating.

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Jumps
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Buckeye Gap located?
      Buckeye Gap is located in Middle Prong Wilderness, Canton, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Middle Prong Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.33711, -82.94286.
      ▼ How hard is Buckeye Gap?
      Buckeye Gap is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Buckeye Gap?
      Buckeye Gap has 1,478 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 16 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,035 ft to 5,515 ft.
      ▼ Is Buckeye Gap a point to point trail?
      Buckeye Gap is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Buckeye Gap?
      Buckeye Gap is 2.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Buckeye Gap?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Buckeye Gap. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Buckeye Gap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Buckeye Gap are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Buckeye Gap?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 hours 31 minutes to hike Buckeye Gap. The trail is 2.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Buckeye Gap?
      Buckeye Gap is a very popular trail. There have been 51 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 49 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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