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Turkeypen Gap Trail (#322)

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 4.0 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Pisgah National Forest
  5. South Mills River
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“A fun but at times tough up-and-down through the forest. ”

Logan Watts
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5.4

Miles

8.8

KM

Point to Point

4,098' 1,249 m

High

2,691' 820 m

Low

1,830' 558 m

Up

423' 129 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (4°)

38%

Max Grade (21°)

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Description

Turkeypen is one of those must-hike trails in order to connect the Black Mountain Trail with the South Mills and Turkeypen area. It's also a must-hike trail because it's rougher, out-there, and extremely fun. To hike this as an out-and-back start at the Turkeypen Gap Trailhead. The trail climbs consistently with a tough steep climb 1 mile in.

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Land Manager: USFS - Pisgah National Forest, Pisgah Ranger District

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Logan Watts
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  4.0 from 2 votes

#5

in South Mills River

#13805

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#5

in South Mills River

#561

in North Carolina

#13,805

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Galax in bloom along Turkeypen Gap Trail.
Dec 10, 2024 near Etowah, NC
Wagon Road Gap Trail
Aug 24, 2020 near Etowah, NC

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