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3.7 miles
Distance
765 ft
Climb
-1,018 ft
Descent
00:50:44
Avg time
-253 ft
Altitude change
2,322 ft
Altitude min
3,338 ft
Altitude max
2,589 ft
Altitude start
2,336 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-46.1%
Grade max
32.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,375 ft
Distance flat
00:50:44
Avg time

Cat Gap Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
    Mountain Biking not recommended or allowed.
  • Riding Area
    Pisgah Brevard Area Trails
    Brevard, North Carolina
  • Ref Number
    #120
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

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Cat Gap Loop is a 4 mile blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Brevard North Carolina. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 50 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Nov 17, 2025 @ 10:26am (America/New_York)
Nov 17, 2025
 All the water crossings have been worked on and now it easy to travel through without getting feet wet.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cat Gap Loop located?
      Cat Gap Loop is located in Pisgah Brevard Area Trails, Brevard, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Pisgah Brevard Area Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.27716, -82.80058.
      ▼ How hard is Cat Gap Loop?
      Cat Gap Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cat Gap Loop?
      Cat Gap Loop has 765 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,018 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,322 ft to 3,338 ft.
      ▼ Is Cat Gap Loop a point to point trail?
      Cat Gap Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cat Gap Loop?
      Cat Gap Loop is 3.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cat Gap Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cat Gap Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cat Gap Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cat Gap Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cat Gap Loop?
      The estimated time to ride Cat Gap Loop is approximately 51 minutes. The trail is 3.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Cat Gap Loop?
      Cat Gap Loop has limited popularity data available. There have been 123 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 122 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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