Sams Gap to Devil Fork Gap on the AT
Hike Number: 216
Area Location: Appalachian Trail
Trailhead Location: Sams Gap
Trailend Location: Devils Fork Gap
Hike Type: One Way
Hiking Distance (miles): 9
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Range: 3,000 / 4,600
Total Elevation Gain: 1,900
Total Elevation Descent: 2,500
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0216.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0216.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0216.gpx
Trail Description: Follow AT south from Sams Gap parking lot to an overlook at High Rock then to Rice Gap, Lick Rock, Sugarloaf Gap and end at Devil Fork Gap..
Topos: Sams Gap
Special Features: Mountain Views
Flower Season: Early May
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: *None*
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 90
Driving Directions: I-26 W to NC exit 3; right, then left on old US 23 to Sams Gap parking area on left.
Notes: This section of the AT features nice views into Tennessee from the ridge line, along an unusual section of the NC-TN state line where Tennessee is east of NC and the southbound hiker is actually traveling north; great flowers in mid-May
Hike History: A0302, W0702, A0802