
Craven Gap
Moderate-paced Mountains-to-Sea Trail group hike with an undulating, narrow singletrack—rocky steps early, then rooty tread and a short climb near the 2.5-mile point. Meet at the Craven Gap gravel lot for fitness-focused community miles at roughly 2.7–2.9 mph, with leashed dogs welcome.
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