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Yellow Gap Trail #611

2.5 (2 Ratings)
A descent from FS Road #5050 with some miniature middle Black Mountain type gullies.
1.3
mi
Distance
21
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.25mi
Distance
21ft
Elevation Gain
488ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
2,787ft
High Point
2,320ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
It is best to hike this trail in the clockwise direction. This trail begins as an old, non-maintained forest road, and slowly narrows into a singletrack trail that is heavily eroded in some areas. To access the trail, enter FS Road #5050 from FS Road #1206, Yellow Gap Road. Follow FS Road #5050 until you reach an intersection with an old grassy forest road off to the right. This is the trail. At the end, cross the river and make a right on North Mills River Trail. Then, continue down the connector trail (not shown on many maps). This will terminate on FS Road #1206, Yellow Gap Road, at the concrete bridge over the river.

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