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Gateway Trails

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The Old Fort Gateway Trails are a collection of beautiful purpose-built, multi-use trails!
8.7
mi
Distance
1,661
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsSpringWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
8.67mi
Distance
1,661ft
Elevation Gain
1,661ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
1,954ft
High Point
1,480ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
All trails are well marked with maps at every trailhead marker.Hike and Bike1. Foundation2. Gateway3. Betty's Run4. Jarrett's RunHike, Bike, and Horse1. Forager2. Salt Gap3. Oak HollowAs described on the G5 Trail Collective website (https://www.g5trailcollective.org/gateway-trails)!The 6 miles of new trail are part of a 42-mile trail expansion and represent some of the most accessible and user friendly trails in Pisgah National Forest. When combined with Jarrett Creek Road, this stacked loop system provides multiple options for different user experiences. Mountain bikers will enjoy climbing Jarrett Creek Rd. and riding Gateway, Jarrett's Run, and Betty's run downhill back to the parking lot.Hikers and trail runners can do endless loops by connecting Gateway, Foundation, Forager, Oak Hollow and Jarrett Creek Rd.. Equestrian users will enjoy climbing up Salt Gap to connect Oak Hollow and Forager back to Jarrett Creek Rd. to the parking lot.

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