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Hike

Big Tom Gap Trail

3.7 mi out & back · 1,673 ft gain · 6,640 ft high point

From Mount Mitchell Summit Parking via the Black Mountain Crest Trail (1.5 mi)

NC · OpenStreetMap contributors

Elevation Highlights Map Camp near here More hikes

Elevation

1,673 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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2.6 mi from the trailhead
Briar Bottom Group Campground
Campground · NC

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

1 mi from you
Mount Mitchell Trail
- Summits Mount Mitchell
- 3,668 ft of climbing
- Camp 3 mi away
10.9 mi out & back · 3,689 ft gain
NC · Camp 3 mi away

Out: 400 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

PicnicAlong the way · 0.0 mi in
168Along the way · 0.6 mi in
169Along the way · 0.6 mi in
MtcraigAlong the way · 0.8 mi in
Mount CraigAlong the way · 0.8 mi in
Big TomAlong the way · 1.0 mi in
BigtomAlong the way · 1.0 mi in
Mount MitchellNearby · 0.0 mi in
Balsam ConeNearby · 1.5 mi in
Maple Camp BaldNearby · 1.8 mi in

Map

The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 3.7 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 1,673 ft round trip
High point: 6,640 ft
Low point: 5,718 ft
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: NC
Start: Mount Mitchell Summit Parking
Trailhead: 35.7673° N · 82.2647° W

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2.6 mi from the trailhead

Black Mountain Campground

Campground · NC

4.2 mi from the trailhead

Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area

Campground · NC

4 mi from you

Black Mountain Crest Trail

Summits Mount Mitchell
5,471 ft of climbing
Camp 3 mi away

21.9 mi out & back · 7,525 ft gain

NC · Camp 3 mi away

Woody Ridge Trail

Summits Horse Rock
Inside Pisgah National Forest
2,960 ft of climbing

17.4 mi out & back · 7,467 ft gain

Pisgah National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 4

Summits Beacon Heights
Inside Pisgah National Forest
20,077 ft of climbing

64.1 mi one way · 14,238 ft gain

Pisgah National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Shortoff

Passes The Chimneys
Inside Pisgah National Forest
2,731 ft of climbing

14.1 mi out & back · 3,887 ft gain

Pisgah National Forest · Camp 5 mi away

Old Mitchell Trail

Summits Mount Mitchell
Camp 3 mi away

3.5 mi out & back · 1,145 ft gain

NC · Camp 3 mi away

Weather

7-day forecast

Thu47°41°Rain Showers Likely
Fri54°38°Patchy Fog
Sat57°40°Sunny
Sun

56°41°

Mostly Sunny

Mon58°44°Sunny

Tue59°47°Sunny

Wed60°Chance Rain Showers

Thu: Rain Showers Likely then Patchy Fog · wind 3 to 12 mph ENE

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Fair
AT&TNo signal
T-Mobile5G · Good

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain