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Butter Gap Trail

Moderate26.1 mi from Asheville
Length
2.4mi one way
Climb
597ft
High point
3,137ft
Directions Download GPX

Butter Gap Trail map and elevation

2N0.25 mi
Route traced from OpenStreetMap. Carry a real map or GPS app on the trail.See the area on OpenStreetMap
0.0 mi2,603 ftDrag along the profile
Low 2,603 ft · High 3,137 ftUSGS 3DEP elevation along the mapped route

Getting to the Butter Gap Trail trailhead

The hike starts where the mapped trail begins, about 26 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
4.7 mi out and back
Time
About 2 hr 40 min round trip at an easy pace
Low point
2,603 ft
Surface
Ground

Waterfalls on this trail

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