Buckhorn Gap Trail
Moderate21.7 mi from Asheville
- Length
- 2.8mi one way
- Climb
- 748ft
- High point
- 3,174ft
Buckhorn Gap Trail map and elevation
0.0 mi3,174 ftDrag along the profile
Getting to the Buckhorn Gap Trail trailhead
The hike starts where the mapped trail begins, about 22 miles from Asheville in a straight line. Get driving directions or download the GPX file for your hiking app.
Before you go
- Difficulty
- Moderate, estimated from length and climb
- Round trip
- 5.7 mi out and back
- Time
- About 3 hr 15 min round trip at an easy pace
- Low point
- 2,538 ft
- Surface
- Ground
Waterfalls on this trail
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