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2,710 ft
Distance
207 ft
Climb
00:19:33
Avg time
207 ft
Altitude change
2,384 ft
Altitude min
2,592 ft
Altitude max
2,384 ft
Altitude start
2,592 ft
Altitude end
7.7%
Grade
22.8%
Grade min
2,556 ft
Distance climb
151 ft
Distance flat
00:19:33
Avg time

Cat Gap Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Pisgah Brevard Area Trails
    Brevard, North Carolina
  • Ref Number
    #120
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #3542 in Hiking [+]
    • #3103 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Hike only as of April 15th, 2024. Please obey forest rules.

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Hike Only as of April 25,2024

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  • 9 miles average
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Jan 12, 2026 @ 4:50pm (America/New_York)
Jan 12, 2026
 trees down
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Apr 14, 2024 @ 2:59am
Apr 14, 2024
 New signage makes navigating much easier.
Dec 21, 2023 @ 11:01am
Dec 21, 2023
 fallen tree on trail
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Avg: 4.55 (11 votes)
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        1 Review & Comments

        bertkuyrk
        Great for hiking, not so much for riding, continuous steps and drops, very eroded.

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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 35.28118, -82.79549.
        ▼ How hard is Cat Gap Loop?
        Cat Gap Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.7%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cat Gap Loop?
        Cat Gap Loop has 207 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,384 ft to 2,592 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 2,710 ft 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 hike Cat Gap Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 33 minutes to hike Cat Gap Loop. The trail is 2,710 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Cat Gap Loop?
        Cat Gap Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 3,206 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,233 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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