Yellow Gap Trail
Pisgah National Forest
moderate · 2.6 mi · +500 ft · ~1h 15m · 35 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: forest, gap, moderate
Yellow Gap Trail is a moderate 2.6-mile hike in Pisgah National Forest, about 35 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 1h 15m with 500 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Moderate trail through a mountain gap in Pisgah.
Trailhead
35.3456, -82.7012
Make a day of it
- Pisgah Coffee Roasters ® (Coffee Shops, ★ 4.9) — 3.0 mi from the trailhead
- Corky's Dawg House (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 5.4 mi from the trailhead
- Ecusta Brewing Company (Breweries, ★ 4.6) — 5.5 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Yellow Gap Trail take?
About 1h 15m for the 2.6-mile hike, with 500 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Yellow Gap Trail?
It's rated moderate: 2.6 miles with 500 ft of climbing.
How far is Yellow Gap Trail from Asheville?
About 35 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Pisgah National Forest.
Is Yellow Gap Trail 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
- Cat Gap Loop: moderate · 5 mi · +900 ft · ~2h 30m · 38 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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