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1,837 ft
Distance
184 ft
Climb
00:05:44
Avg time
186 ft
Altitude change
1,585 ft
Altitude min
1,771 ft
Altitude max
1,585 ft
Altitude start
1,772 ft
Altitude end
10.2%
Grade
-4.2%
Grade max
30.3%
Grade min
1,224 ft
Distance climb
95 ft
Distance down
489 ft
Distance flat
00:05:44
Avg time

Salt Gap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Old Fort Gateway Trail System
    Old Fort, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #25004 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #95366 in Trail Running
    • #114707 in Hiking
    • #31026 in Horseback
    • #19124 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #192 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #1,035 in Trail Running
    • #1,392 in Hiking
    • #185 in Horseback
    • #85 in Adaptive Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    United States Forest Service

This is a climbing trail and should be judged as such. Its a short cut to avoid the long boring road.

Access Info

Clearly marked with signage at both ends.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Tags
Family friendly
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 62 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 319 rides
  • Last: Oct 12, 2026
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on Feb 13, 2026
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Avg: 3.83 (6 votes)
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      5 Reviews & Comments

      EllenWpNvaN
      Fun trail to climb but do not descend it. No fun here, and you might run into someone
      etasber
      Best for climbing only. Don't descend this trail. Switchbacks are actually too sharp even when climbing.
      Waylonwaylonwaylon Waylonwaylonwaylon
      G5 states that this is intended to be a climb trail for equestrian users.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Salt Gap located?
      Salt Gap is located in Old Fort Gateway Trail System, Old Fort, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Old Fort Gateway Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.65271, -82.18299.
      ▼ How hard is Salt Gap?
      Salt Gap is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Salt Gap?
      Salt Gap has 184 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,585 ft to 1,771 ft.
      ▼ Is Salt Gap a point to point trail?
      Salt Gap is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Salt Gap?
      Salt Gap is 1,837 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Salt Gap?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Salt Gap. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Salt Gap?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Salt Gap are:
      • October (30 activities)
      • August (29 activities)
      • September (24 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Salt Gap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Salt Gap are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Salt Gap?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Salt Gap. The trail is 1,837 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Salt Gap?
      Salt Gap is a very popular trail. There have been 1,381 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,649 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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