Big Tom Gap Trail

Pets must be restrained or on a leash at all times while in developed recreation areas.

Pisgah National Forest

Length: 0.4  miles
Rating: Strenuous

This trail can be used for a loop with the Buncombe Horse Trail, Mt. Mitchell Trail, and Black Mountain Crest Trail and also provides great views

This narrow trail is extremely steep and follows unsteady rock debris up the path. It is well blazed in blue. It provides great views, including Maple Camp Bald to the northeast. No water exists on this trail. The trail can be used for a loop with the Buncombe Horse Trail, Mt. Mitchell Trail, and Black Mountain Crest Trail.

Directions:

This trail begins on the Buncombe Horse Range Trail on its western side. It is marked with a wooden sign an is blazed in blue. It reaches the Black Mountain Crest Trail near Big Tom Peak.