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