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6.7 miles
Distance
959 ft
Climb
-555 ft
Descent
1,289 ft
High Point
404 ft
Altitude change
843 ft
Altitude min
851 ft
Altitude start
1,257 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-27.3%
Grade max
83.7%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
Sand Gap Trail Details
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Riding AreaRed River Gorge
Stanton, Kentucky -
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Local Popularity30 in Hiking [+]
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Sand Gap Trail is a 7 mile blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Stanton Kentucky. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(37.780710, -83.690840)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sand Gap Trail
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Where is Sand Gap Trail located?
Sand Gap Trail is located in Red River Gorge, Stanton, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Red River Gorge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.78071, -83.69084.
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How hard is Sand Gap Trail?
Sand Gap Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.2%.
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What is the elevation gain for Sand Gap Trail?
Sand Gap Trail has 959 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 555 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 843 ft to 1,289 ft.
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Is Sand Gap Trail a point to point trail?
Sand Gap Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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