Butter Gap / Trail #123
Brevard, North Carolina
| Address: | ~National Forest Rd, Brevard, NC 28712, USA |
| GPS: |
35°17'3.0"N 82°47'28.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Trail Length: | 4.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Waterfalls
Hike and Mountain Bike
The right (western) fork, which is open to mountain bikes, leads to FS 471D, which some riders use as part of a large loop; otherwise, they must backtrack down Butter Gap Trail. *The portion of the trail between Cat Gap Loop (#120) and Long Branch Trail (#116) is open to mountain bikes seasonally, from October 15 through April 15 only. This is to minimize safety concerns on a heavily used trail.Approximate Elevation Change: 1000 feetBlaze: Blue Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Butter Gap / Trail #123 Mountain Bike Trail in Brevard, North Carolina - Directions, Maps, Photos, a
Butter Gap / Trail #123 is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Brevard, North Carolina. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Butter Gap / Trail #123 bike trail in Brevard.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/butter-gap-trail-123/Butter Gap Trail #123 Hiking Trail, Brevard, North Carolina
An easy graded trail along Grogan Creek, popular with Mountain Bikers that connects to Art Loeb Trail. Near Brevard, North Carolina.
https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7027780/butter-gap-trail-123Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Brevard, North Carolina
- Head northeast on US-64 E/S Broad St toward E Main StContinue to follow US-64 E(3.4 mi)
- Turn left onto US-276 N (5.3 mi)
- Slight left onto National Forest 475 Rd (1.4 mi)
- Turn left onto National Forest RdDestination will be on the left(443 ft)
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