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2.2 miles
Distance
581 ft
Climb
-955 ft
Descent
00:40:22
Avg time
-374 ft
Altitude change
2,271 ft
Altitude min
2,975 ft
Altitude max
2,657 ft
Altitude start
2,282 ft
Altitude end
-35.728%
Grade max
27.8%
Grade min
4,719 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
00:40:22
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Vineyard Gap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Mills River
    Mills River, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #156173 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #277019 in Trail Running
    • #78476 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

This trail is great fun headed away from the parking area. However, if you plan to connect in with Riverside be prepared for 5 river crossings either way you go. This one might be better as an out and back or ridden during the dry months.

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    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • Last: May 31, 2026
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Vineyard Gap Trail Reports

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Jun 15, 2025 @ 2:51pm
Jun 15, 2025
 One tree blocking the trail (but easy to get over) and Helene debris is blocking the river crossing. Scouted up and down stream, but could not...
Jan 14, 2024 @ 12:18pm
Jan 14, 2024
 Zero way to cross river at end of trail. It’s pretty deep and the water is fast moving.
Aug 27, 2021 @ 2:27pm
Aug 27, 2021
Aug 18, 2021 @ 4:01pm
Aug 18, 2021
 reporter Due to the heavy rainfalls from Tropical Storm Fred the USFS has closed all trails and roads in the Pisgah Ranger District till they can inspect...
Jan 1, 2021 @ 9:38am
Jan 1, 2021
 reporter With the freeze/thaw before the Christmas and New Year Holidays accompanied with the rains the Pisgah area has received recently trails will be...
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        Directions to vineyard-gap trailhead (35.342770, -82.659340)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Vineyard Gap

        ▼ Where is Vineyard Gap located?
        Vineyard Gap is located in South Mills River, Mills River, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the South Mills River trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.34277, -82.65934.
        ▼ How hard is Vineyard Gap?
        Vineyard Gap is rated as Blue difficulty.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Vineyard Gap?
        Vineyard Gap has 581 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 955 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,271 ft to 2,975 ft.
        ▼ Is Vineyard Gap a point to point trail?
        Vineyard Gap is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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