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AT Sams Gap
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Colin
December 28, 2021
This is the Mars Hill entrance to Appalachian Trail Sam's Gap trail - this is about a 13 or so mile hike across Big Bald. It's a great hike, a bit strenuous at times and there's an AT Shelter (Lean-to) about 2/3rds of the way from Sam's Gap to Spivey Gap. The Views from Big Bald are mind-blowing
Sarahbeth
August 10, 2020
A good AT hike not far from here: Sam's Gap Access Point is the closest accessible place on the Appalachian Trail to the Mars Hill area. It has one of the nicer parking areas for Trail access in Madison County. There is a nice hike for under 2 miles going south to High Rock for a good view. Going north toward Spivey Gap, Big Bald Mountain (6.5 miles) affords another spectacular 360° view from a high elevation. Big Bald is the highest elevation in Madison County at 5516'. From Sams Gap on the Appalachian Trail, Devils Fork Gap is 8.2 miles and Spivey Gap (in Tennessee) is 13.6 miles. Sites on the Trail from Sams Gap: 2 miles hiking south to Devils Fork is High Rock which provides a good view when not overgrown with summer vegetation 6.5 miles hiking north to Spivey Gap is Big Bald Mountain where you have 360° views from an elevation of 5516' which is the highest in Madison County Driving Directions to Parking: GPS Location: N 35° 57.133’ W082° 33.652’ From Mars Hill: Take I 26 toward Tennessee to Exit 3. At the bottom of the ramp, turn right onto Bear Branch Road and then left onto NC Highway 23A. Stay on NC Highway 23A for 3.1 miles for Parking Access on the left side of the highway just before the I 26 overpass.
A good AT hike not far from here: Sam's Gap Access Point is the closest accessible place on the Appalachian Trail to the Mars Hill area. It has one of the nicer parking areas for Trail access in Madison County. There is a nice hike for under 2 miles going south to High Rock for a good view. Going…
Maggie
August 21, 2019
Hike North or South and there are great views of the mountains from Sams Gap!
Tara
September 18, 2022
Explore this 21.9-km out-and-back trail near Mars Hill, North Carolina. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 17 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Explore this 21.9-km out-and-back trail near Mars Hill, North Carolina. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 17 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best t…
Chuck & Valda
August 4, 2020
Right up our road😍 3 miles from us👍
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Locatie
4460 Flag Pond Rd
Mars Hill, NC