Craven Gap Out-and-Back -- 5 mi, 800 ft. elev. gain
Scarred switchbacks and changed vistas reveal Hurricane Helene's impact along the newly reopened Mountain to Sea Trail. 5-mile out-and-back with roughly 800 feet elevation gain, moderate-paced community hike.
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Trails recently reopened after Hurricane Helene wind through mixed hardwoods on a 2.6-mile loop with about 308 feet elevation, including a shallow water crossing; dog-friendly, not wheelchair accessible, waterproof shoes advised.
Trails recently reopened after Hurricane Helene wind through mixed hardwoods on a 2.6-mile loop with about 308 feet elevation, including a shallow water crossing; dog-friendly, not wheelchair accessible, waterproof shoes advised.
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Steep 7.5-mile loop with 1,800 feet of climbing and a sustained one-mile push that may require poles or using trees; reaches ridge near Ferrin Knob with expansive winter views before returning via Shut-In.
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