more stats
1,568 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-29 ft
Descent
00:03:38
Avg time
-18 ft
Altitude change
2,351 ft
Altitude min
2,381 ft
Altitude max
2,368 ft
Altitude start
2,352 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-11.8%
Grade max
7.1%
Grade min
509 ft
Distance climb
696 ft
Distance down
367 ft
Distance flat
00:03:38
Avg time

Lower Cat Gap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pisgah Brevard Area Trails
    Brevard, North Carolina
  • Ref Number
    #120
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #19227 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #95275 in Trail Running
    • #71867 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #155 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #1,034 in Trail Running
    • #1,057 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    USFS

This section of trail from Lower Butter Gap Trail to Horse Cove road (FSR475c) is open year round to Bikes

Tags
Bridges
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 252 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 964 rides
  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
Status:
on Aug 22, 2026
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Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Cat Gap located?
      Lower Cat Gap 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 Lower Cat Gap?
      Lower Cat Gap is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Cat Gap?
      Lower Cat Gap has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 29 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,351 ft to 2,381 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Cat Gap a point to point trail?
      Lower Cat Gap is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Cat Gap?
      Lower Cat Gap is 1,568 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Cat Gap?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Cat Gap. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Cat Gap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Cat Gap are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Cat Gap?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Lower Cat Gap. The trail is 1,568 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Cat Gap?
      Lower Cat Gap is a very popular trail. There have been 3,773 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,831 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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