Cat Gap Loop Hike
Hike Number: 171
Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District
Trailhead Location: Fish Hatchery Parking Lot
Trailend Location: Same
Hike Type: Loop
Hiking Distance (miles): 5
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Range: 2,322 / 3,340
Total Elevation Gain: 1,086
Total Elevation Descent: 1,086
Route Profile: .\Profile\171-CatGapLoopHike.jpg
Trail Description: For the clockwise direction the hike starts at the opposite end of the parking lot from the Wildlife Visitor Center onto the Cat Gap Trail (orange blaze) via the Horse Cove route to Cat Gap and returns to the parking lot via the Cedar Rock Creek route..
Topos: Shinning Rock
Special Features: P-400
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: *None*
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 40
Driving Directions: From the Pisgah District Visitor Center follow US276 to Davidson River Road (FR 375) to the end of the paved road and then left into Fish Hatchery.
Hike History: H0601, H0802