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Squirrel Gap Trail – Squirrel Gap Trail loop from Pisgah Forest

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Squirrel Gap Trail – Squirrel Gap Trail loop from Pisgah Forest

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Squirrel Gap Trail – Squirrel Gap Trail loop from Pisgah Forest

04:30

45.8km

1,160m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 32.7 km for 1.33 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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14.5 km

Squirrel Gap Trail winds in and out of mountain gaps in the backcountry of Pisgah National Forest. The trail is one of the more remote trails in the area and was originally created to be recreational singletrack trail.

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16.0 km

Squirrel Gap Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Squirrel Gap Trail is a remote single-track. It is named after one of the surrounding mountain gaps, but also goes through Mullinax Gap, Laurel Gap, and Horse Cove Gap.

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34.0 km

Clawhammer Mountain

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Embarking on the journey to Clawhammer Mountain entails a challenging 10+ mile trek along multi-use trails catering to bikers, equestrians, and hikers, weaving through steep climbs, creek paths, wildflower patches, and lush cove forests.

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34.4 km

Black Mountain Trail Outlook

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Located between Clawhammer Mountain and Black Mountain, this viewpoint overlooks the forest covering the surrounding mountains.

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39.1 km

Hickory Knob

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Hickory Knob, a mountain biking haven, offers respite at 3,300 feet. Ideal for a restful pause after a challenging ascent, it guarantees stunning views. Revel in the reward of reaching …

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43.7 km

Davidson River

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Davidson River marks the southern start of the Art Loeb Trail. It’s a good spot to filter water before the climb ahead. Expect a gradual but steady ascent as you …

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43.9 km

Davidson River

Highlight • River

Davidson River marks the southern start of the Art Loeb Trail. It’s a good spot to filter water before the climb ahead. Expect a gradual but steady ascent as you …

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45.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.8 km

6.88 km

6.52 km

474 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.4 km

7.77 km

5.92 km

3.31 km

2.34 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,270 m)

Lowest point (650 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 4 July

31°C

22°C

12 %

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Squirrel Gap Trail – Squirrel Gap Trail loop from Pisgah Forest

Squirrel Gap Trail

Squirrel Gap Trail

Squirrel Gap Trail

Clawhammer Mountain

Black Mountain Trail Outlook

Hickory Knob

Davidson River

Davidson River

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