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1.7 miles
Distance
277 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:17:04
Avg time
267 ft
Altitude change
3,281 ft
Altitude min
3,548 ft
Altitude max
3,281 ft
Altitude start
3,550 ft
Altitude end
3%
Grade
-5.7%
Grade max
14.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
604 ft
Distance down
518 ft
Distance flat
00:17:04
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Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pisgah / Brevard
    Brevard, North Carolina
  • Ref Number
    #103
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 25 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #97514 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #69533 in Trail Running
    • #121085 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Upper Buckhorn Gap from Clawhammer to South Mills is a flatter trail consistent with XC style riding. There are some fun jumpy spots but nothing to extreme. Traveling from South Mills to Clawhammer is a moderate climb with no hike a bike.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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May 2, 2026 @ 8:04am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
May 2, 2026
May 27, 2025 @ 9:13am
May 27, 2025
Clear all the way and in excellent condition.
Dec 10, 2024 @ 3:28am
Dec 10, 2024
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Oct 6, 2024 @ 1:55pm
Oct 6, 2024
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May 3, 2024 @ 3:14am
May 3, 2024
 Great easy pedal
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Ideal
Avg: 3.66 (6 votes)
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        Directions to buckhorn-gap-trail-upper trailhead (35.351160, -82.742010)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Buckhorn Gap Trail (Upper)

        ▼ Where is Buckhorn Gap Trail (Upper) located?
        Buckhorn Gap Trail (Upper) is located in Pisgah / Brevard, Brevard, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Pisgah / Brevard trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.35116, -82.74201.
        ▼ How hard is Buckhorn Gap Trail (Upper)?
        Buckhorn Gap Trail (Upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Buckhorn Gap Trail (Upper)?
        Buckhorn Gap Trail (Upper) has 277 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,281 ft to 3,548 ft.
        ▼ Is Buckhorn Gap Trail (Upper) a point to point trail?
        Buckhorn Gap Trail (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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