Sleepy Gap 5 mi., 950 ft. Elev. Gain
A 5-mile trail hike with 950 feet of elevation gain, easy stream crossings, and long stretches of lush forest near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Pace averages about 2.4 mph with the toughest climb concentrated in mile four.
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