Haywood Gap Trail
moderate · 4.6 mi · +700 ft · ~2h 15m · 1h from downtown
Features: gap, forest, Smokies edge
Haywood Gap Trail is a moderate 4.6-mile hike, about 1h from downtown Asheville. Plan on 2h 15m with 700 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Moderate trail through a mountain gap on the edge of the Smokies.
Trailhead
35.5612, -83.0123
Make a day of it
- Blue Ghost Outpost - Coffee Bar & Provisions (Coffee Shops, ★ 5.0) — 1.7 mi from the trailhead
- Caffeine & Chaos (Coffee Shops, ★ 4.7) — 2.4 mi from the trailhead
- Catrina's Cantina (Restaurants, ★ 4.2) — 2.8 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Haywood Gap Trail take?
About 2h 15m for the 4.6-mile hike, with 700 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Haywood Gap Trail?
It's rated moderate: 4.6 miles with 700 ft of climbing.
How far is Haywood Gap Trail from Asheville?
About 1h by car from downtown Asheville.
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- Yellow Gap Trail: moderate · 2.6 mi · +500 ft · ~1h 15m · 35 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Craven Gap Trail: moderate · 2.8 mi · +550 ft · ~1h 25m · 12 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Haw Creek Overlook Trail: moderate · 1.8 mi · +450 ft · ~55 min · 12 min from downtown
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