Parkers Gap
Total Miles
12.6
Elevation
1,052.54 ft
Duration
1.5 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Overview
Parkers Gap trail is a gravel forest service road, running from Cave Mountain Lake to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The surface is gravel and pot hole strewn. Cell service is spotty throughout the area. Numerous side trails lead to camping spots and hiking trailheads. The scenery is beautiful during the fall and winter throughout the trail. A hiking trail to Apple Orchard Falls is accessed at two points along the road, in addition to a few roadside waterfalls.
Photos of Parkers Gap
Difficulty
Generally smooth gravel.
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Total Miles
19.4
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi