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