Tanyard Gap to Lovers Leap
Hike Number: 203
Area Location: Hot Springs, Appalachian Trail
Trailhead Location: Tanyard Gap
Trailend Location: Same
Hike Type: Loop
Hiking Distance (miles): 8.3
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Range: 1,410 / 2,607
Total Elevation Gain: 2,200
Total Elevation Descent: 2,200
Route Map: .\Route\203-TanyardGap-Loversleap.pdf
Route Profile: .\Profile\203-TanyardGap-Loversleap.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Download\203-TanyardGap-Loversleap.zip
Trail Description: Follow the AT from Tanyard Gap South to Lover's Leap, a nice view of the French Broad River, and return to the AT via the Lover's Leap Trail and the Pump Gap Trail..
Topos: Hot Springs
Special Features: Mountain View
Flower Season: Early March
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: *None*
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 70
Driving Directions: I-26 W to US 25/70 W. After left turn, look for overpass; turn right, then left onto old roadbed and parking area This is Tanyard Gap.
Hike History: A0901