Bee Tree Gap to Glassmine Falls Overlook


Hike Number: 672

Area Location: MST

Trailhead Location: Bee Tree Gap

Trailend Location: Glassmine Falls O/L

Hike Type: One Way

Hiking Distance (miles): 7

Difficulty: Moderate

Elevation Range: 4,895 / 5,820

Total Elevation Gain: 1,950

Total Elevation Descent: 1,680

Trail Description: Follow MST east (north) from Bee Tree Gap to Glassmine Falls overlook.:-)

Topos: Craggy Pinnacle, Montreat

Special Features: Mountain Views

Flower Season: April-May

DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center

2nd Meeting Place: Craven Gap on BRP

Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 55

Driving Directions: I-240 E to Charlotte St.; left across I-240, then right after BP station. Left onto Town Mtn. Rd., then left onto BRP to M.P. 367.6. Drop hikers and take cars to Glassmine Falls Overlook to set up car shuttle.

Notes: 700' climb just after Bee Tree Gap. Rocky uneven trail for 2 miles between CCC Pavilion and generator bldg. Good mountain views after Bullhead Mtn. Open areas after Bullhead Mtn. have good blueberries in August-Sept.

Hike History: W0904