Cane River Gap to Little Butt
Hike Number: 428
Area Location: Black Mountains (Blacks)
Trailhead Location: Cane River Gap
Trailend Location: Same
Hike Type: In and Out
Hiking Distance (miles): 7.5
Difficulty: Difficult
Elevation Range: 4,240 / 4,780
Total Elevation Gain: 2,200
Total Elevation Descent: 2,200
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0428.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0428.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0428.gpx
Trail Description: Follow trail uphill from Cane River Gap to Little Butt.:-)
Topos: Mt. Mitchell
Special Features: Mountain Views
Flower Season: April-May
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: None
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 50
Driving Directions: I-26 W to NC 197 E to Cane River Gap.
Notes: This hike begins with a 1200 ft ascent to the ridgeline, then follows the top of the ridge with a few gradual ups and downs. After Big Butt, we will follow the narrow ridgeline with its views at Little Butt, which has a great view of the Black Mountains.
Hike History: A0501, W0801