Cat Gap Figure Eight Loop


Hike Number: 607

Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District

Trailhead Location: Pisgah Fish Hatchery

Trailend Location: same

Hike Type: Loop

Hiking Distance (miles): 10

Difficulty: Moderate

Total Elevation Gain: 2,370

Total Elevation Descent: 2,370

Trail Description: A figure-8 hike using Cat Gap Loop Trail, ALT, FS 475C and trails around John Rock:-)

Topos: Shining Rock

Special Features: P-400

Flower Season: April-May

DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center

2nd Meeting Place: Pisgah Fish Hatchery

Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 72

Driving Directions: I-26 E to NC 280 S to US 276 W; left onto FS 475 to Fish Hatchery on left

Hike History: A0802, W0802