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