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Length: 5.5 miles
Rating: Strenuous
Turkey Pen Gap Trail is one of the most challenging trails on the
Pisgah District, but is also one of the most pristine. Be prepared to
cover a series of steep ascents and descents along the entire length of
the trail. The trail follows the top of a ridge.
The trail begins at Turkey Pen Gap and climbs steeply up to the top of
Sharpy Mountain. If you survive this climb, you will most likely finish in
good shape. An intersection with Wagon Road Gap Trail provides a loop hike
when combined with South
Mills River Trail. This trail ends at the
Black Mountain Trail. Plan to carry any water you will need, because
most of the trail is on a dry ridge.
Blaze: Blue
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