Pilot Mountain From Gloucester Gap
Hike Number: 60
Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District
Trailhead Location: Gloucester Gap
Trailend Location: Same
Hike Type: Loop
Hiking Distance (miles): 6.5
Difficulty: Difficult
Elevation Range: 3,250 / 5,100
Total Elevation Gain: 2,300
Total Elevation Descent: 2,300
Route Map: ./hiking/maps/0060.pdf
Route Profile: ./hiking/profiles/0060.pdf
Download GPX track: ./hiking/download/0060.gpx
Trail Description: This loop on and off the Art Loeb Trail, climbs just under 2,000 ft in about 2 miles. At Deep Gap or Farlow Gap turn right and return via FS 229..
Topos: Shining Rock
Special Features: Wildflowers, Mountain Views, P-400
Flower Season: May
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Pisgah Ranger Station, US 276
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 50
Driving Directions: I-26 S to NC 280 S to US 276 W ; left onto FS 475 to Gloucester Gap.
Notes: Early May: Outstanding display of Pink Shell Azalea in bloom.
If you hike to Farlow Gap, mileage will be 8.
Hike History: W0402, H0302, W0602, A0802, W0802