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2.2 miles
Distance
581 ft
Climb
-955 ft
Descent
00:37:32
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
00:37:32
Avg time

Vineyard Gap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Mills River/Turkey Pen
    Brevard, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #160776 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #152858 in Trail Running
    • #97616 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #951 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #1,560 in Trail Running
    • #1,240 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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Creek crossingJumpsRiver or creek

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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Vineyard Gap Trail Reports

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Oct 11, 2026 @ 5:41pm (America/New_York)
Oct 11, 2026
Aug 30, 2026 @ 11:16am (America/New_York)
Aug 30, 2026
 more fallen trees
Aug 30, 2026 @ 11:04am (America/New_York)
Aug 30, 2026
 Two trees down at the top directly in the trail
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.
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on Oct 11, 2026
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Avg: 3.29 (4 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Vineyard Gap located?
      Vineyard Gap is located in South Mills River/Turkey Pen, Brevard, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the South Mills River/Turkey Pen 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.
      ▼ How long is Vineyard Gap?
      Vineyard Gap is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Vineyard Gap?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Vineyard Gap. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Vineyard Gap?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Vineyard Gap are:
      • July (4 activities)
      • April (3 activities)
      • May (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Vineyard Gap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Vineyard Gap are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Vineyard Gap?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 38 minutes to ride Vineyard Gap. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Vineyard Gap?
      Vineyard Gap is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 167 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 163 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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