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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 Ranger District
    Brevard, North Carolina
  • Ref Number
    #120
  • Difficulty Rating
  • 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
  • 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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        Directions to cat-gap-loop-39109 trailhead (35.281180, -82.795490)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cat Gap Loop

        Where is Cat Gap Loop located?
        Cat Gap Loop is located in Pisgah Ranger District, Brevard, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Pisgah Ranger District 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.

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