Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina, United States
6.2 miles (10.0 km) · 1,108 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
The Cat Gap Loop Trail is a 6.2 mile route in Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina, United States. The course features 1,108 feet of elevation gain and 1,340 feet of descent. The most significant ascent covers 1.6 miles and gains 54 feet. Vertical rate measures 180 feet of gain per mile. Approximately 50% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 75.17th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This point-to-point route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring North Carolina's mountain terrain.
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