Sams Gap South


Hike Number: 297

Area Location: Appalachian Trail

Trailhead Location: Sams Gap

Trailend Location: Same

Hike Type: In and Out

Hiking Distance (miles): 5

Difficulty: Moderate

Elevation Range: 3,760 / ,

Trail Description: Follow AT south from Sams Gap to Hog Back Ridge shelter & return..

Topos: Sams Gap

Flower Season: May

DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center, Asheville, NC

2nd Meeting Place: *None*

Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 55

Driving Directions: I-26 W to NC exit 3; old US 23 E to AT parking lot at Sams Gap

Notes: excellent flower display in mid-May (trilliums, larkspur)

Hike History: H0304, H0501, H0603, H0903