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craven gap

Hiking the mountains of Western North Carolina 

Enjoy higher elevations while staying close to town by hiking Craven Gap at milepost 377.4 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Keep an eye out for rare wild cactus on the uphilll side of the trail.

Length: 4 miles
Trail Type: Out-and-back
Skill Level: Moderate
Trailhead Elevation: 3,200 feet

Directions from Asheville

  1. Take Town Mountain Rd. north from town.
  2. Craven Gap is located where Town Mountain Rd. ends at the Blue Ridge Parkway, milepost 377.4.

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