Mount Sterling via Mt Sterling Gap
hard · 5.4 mi · +1900 ft · ~4h · 1h 15m from downtown
Features: fire tower, summit, Smokies, remote
Mount Sterling via Mt Sterling Gap is a hard 5.4-mile hike, about 1h 15m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 4h with 1,900 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Steep climb to a fire tower with panoramic Smokies views.
Trailhead
35.7678, -83.1056
Make a day of it
- Dave’s 209 (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 13.0 mi from the trailhead
- Blue Ghost Outpost - Coffee Bar & Provisions (Coffee Shops, ★ 5.0) — 13.6 mi from the trailhead
- Haywood 209 Cafe (Coffee Shops, ★ 4.5) — 16.2 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Mount Sterling via Mt Sterling Gap take?
About 4h for the 5.4-mile hike, with 1,900 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Mount Sterling via Mt Sterling Gap?
It's rated hard: 5.4 miles with 1,900 ft of climbing.
How far is Mount Sterling via Mt Sterling Gap from Asheville?
About 1h 15m by car from downtown Asheville.
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