Near Musser Gap Trail
The beginning of the trail.
Near Musser Gap Trail
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Musser Gap Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
Enjoy an easy hike into the woods.
1.7
mi
Distance
930
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Hunting is allowed all days but Sunday, so wear ORANGE!

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.68mi
Distance
930ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
2,063ft
High Point
1,133ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Park in the parking lot (it's quite big) and take a look at the map that is posted there. Go through the gate and just keep hiking! You'll cross a wooden bridge before arriving at an intersection. Go to the left to follow the Musser Gap Trail. If you go right, you'll hike the Frog Hollow Trail instead. This part of the trail is a bit inclined but doable. You'll arrive at another intersection (the second intersection); take it left again. If you go straight, you'll be hiking the Mountain Mist Trail. After a little while, you'll arrive at another intersection. Here, this trail is crossed perpendicularly by the Mountain Mist Trail. Keep hiking straight if you want to follow the Musser Gap Trail. If you decide to go back, you could go to your right (following the Mountain Mist Trail). This path will take you to the second intersection that you encountered before, forming a mini-loop. CAREFUL HERE! Following the Mountain Mist Trail requires you to turn right at some point (it's marked but you might not see the entrance). You'll know that you have missed the turn to the Mountain Mist Trail if you see the signal that says "No hunting, trapping, hiking is permitted before this point". To continue on the Musser Gap Trail, continue to follow it through the intersection with the Mountain Mist Trail to reach the trail's end in a junction with the Mid-State Trail (MST).

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Contributors
Jes Sica