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