Avery Creek Loop
Hike Number: 444
Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District, WC100
Trailhead Location: FS 477 Buckhorn Gap th.
Trailend Location: same
Hike Type: Loop
Hiking Distance (miles): 10
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Range: 2,400 / 4,100
Total Elevation Gain: 1,700
Total Elevation Descent: 1,700
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0444.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0444.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0444.gpx
Trail Description: Climb the Buckhorn Gap trail to Buckhorn Gap, passing by Twin Falls. Then take the Black Mtn trail to Club Gap, and return downhill on the Avery Creek Trail. Return 0.25 mls on FS 477.:-)
Topos: Pisgah Forest, Shining Rock
Special Features: Waterfalls, wildflowers
Flower Season: April-May
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Pisgah Ranger Station, US 276
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 70
Driving Directions: I-26 E to NC 280 S to US 276 W; right onto FS 477 4 mls to parking on right side.
Notes: Nice waterfalls at Twin Falls and 1.6 mls after Club Gap; big beaver dam at bottom of Avery Creek Trail.
Hike History: A0502, W0602, A0804