Cat Gap Loop
Pisgah National Forest
moderate · 5 mi · +900 ft · ~2h 30m · 38 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: loop, forest, moderate
Cat Gap Loop is a moderate 5-mile hike in Pisgah National Forest, about 38 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 2h 30m with 900 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Classic Pisgah loop through varied forest terrain.
Trailhead
35.2812, -82.7289
Make a day of it
- Corky's Dawg House (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 1.3 mi from the trailhead
- The Velvet Cup Coffee Truck (Coffee Shops, ★ 4.7) — 1.7 mi from the trailhead
- Gordingo's (Restaurants, ★ 4.8) — 1.7 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Cat Gap Loop take?
About 2h 30m for the 5-mile hike, with 900 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Cat Gap Loop?
It's rated moderate: 5 miles with 900 ft of climbing.
How far is Cat Gap Loop from Asheville?
About 38 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Pisgah National Forest.
Is Cat Gap Loop dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
Similar trails
- Trombatore Trail: moderate · 3.6 mi · +600 ft · ~1h 45m · 12 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Spencer Branch Trail: moderate · 3.2 mi · +500 ft · ~1h 30m · 28 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Yellow Gap Trail: moderate · 2.6 mi · +500 ft · ~1h 15m · 35 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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