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3.1 miles
Distance
279 ft
Climb
-1,532 ft
Descent
01:09:28
Avg time
-1,256 ft
Altitude change
3,285 ft
Altitude min
4,541 ft
Altitude max
4,541 ft
Altitude start
3,284 ft
Altitude end
-7.7%
Grade
-44.6%
Grade max
23.7%
Grade min
3,376 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
220 ft
Distance flat
01:09:28
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Farlow Gap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pisgah Ranger District
    Brevard, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Secondary Access Road/Trail (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #51030 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1035 in Trail Running
    • #1641 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Primarily a downhill trail accessed by a very steep gravel climb. Very remote, high risk factor. Large rock gardens and high speeds. Legend

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    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 32.3 km average
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  • 24.4 km avg distance
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  • 96 rides
  • Last: Jun 14, 2026
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Jan 20, 2026 @ 11:05pm (America/New_York)
Jan 20, 2026
 reporter All clear
Jan 7, 2026 @ 1:41pm (America/New_York)
Jan 7, 2026
 reporter Overhead tree
Jan 7, 2026 @ 1:40pm (America/New_York)
Jan 7, 2026
 reporter 24" dead oak
Jan 7, 2026 @ 1:34pm (America/New_York)
Jan 7, 2026
 reporter 4 10-14" trees down
Jan 7, 2026 @ 1:15pm (America/New_York)
Jan 7, 2026
 reporter 2 14" trees down
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Avg: 4.08 (19 votes)
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        Directions to farlow-gap trailhead (35.291210, -82.871240)

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        2481 | Nov 23, 2016 , Brevard
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        0:08 | 352 | Jun 6, 2019 , Brevard
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        Bike Transylvania: Farlow Gap
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        is a destination for many mountain bikers and is considered by many to be one of the most difficult trail...
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        Pisgah Stage Race - Stage 1
        ★ 5.0 • 21 miles • 3,581 ft • 9 •
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        Pisgah TF test route
        33 miles • 5,332 ft • 12 • Loop •
        Course throughout the entirety of the Pisgah Ranger District that features monster climbs on access roads...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Farlow Gap

        ▼ Where is Farlow Gap located?
        Farlow Gap is located in Pisgah Ranger District, Brevard, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Pisgah Ranger District trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.29121, -82.87124.
        ▼ How hard is Farlow Gap?
        Farlow Gap is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.7%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Farlow Gap?
        Farlow Gap has 279 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,532 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,285 ft to 4,541 ft.
        ▼ Is Farlow Gap a point to point trail?
        Farlow Gap is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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