Butter Gap Trail
Hike Number: 170
Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District
Trailhead Location: Fish Hatchery Parking Lot
Trailend Location: Same
Hike Type: In and Out
Hiking Distance (miles): 7.4
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Range: 2,358 / 3,340
Total Elevation Gain: 1,134
Total Elevation Descent: 1,134
Route Profile: .\Profile\170-ButterGapTrail.jpg
Trail Description: Hike starts at Fish Hatchery next to Wildlife Visitor Center onto the Cat Gap Trail (orange blaze). The Butter Gap Trail begins at a right hand junction off Cat Gap Trail .9 miles from the starting point and mostly follows Grogan Creek..
Topos: Shining Rock
Special Features: P-400
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: *None*
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 72
Driving Directions: I-26 E to NC 280 S to US 276 W; left onto FS 475 to Fish hatchery.
Hike History: W0401, W0601, H0702, H0801