Deep Gap Trail via Black Mountain Crest
Mount Mitchell State Park
hard · 8 mi · +2200 ft · ~5h 30m · 55 min from downtown
Features: Black Mountains, challenging, remote
Deep Gap Trail via Black Mountain Crest is a hard 8-mile hike in Mount Mitchell State Park, about 55 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 5h 30m with 2,200 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Remote and challenging trail along the Black Mountain crest.
Trailhead
35.7512, -82.2834
Make a day of it
- Mount Mitchell Cafe & Eatery (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 0.5 mi from the trailhead
- Lookout Brewing Company (Restaurants, ★ 4.8) — 9.3 mi from the trailhead
- Black Mountain Bistro (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 9.3 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Deep Gap Trail via Black Mountain Crest take?
About 5h 30m for the 8-mile hike, with 2,200 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Deep Gap Trail via Black Mountain Crest?
It's rated hard: 8 miles with 2,200 ft of climbing.
How far is Deep Gap Trail via Black Mountain Crest from Asheville?
About 55 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Mount Mitchell State Park.
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