Jan 21, 2026 · Turkey Pen Gap Trailhead Address: 1600 Pisgah Highway Pisgah Forest , NC 28768 Phone: (828) 877-3265 Hours: Peak Season Hours (April 1-Nov. 15) 9 AM-5 PM daily; Off-season …

Jan 21, 2026 · Turkey Pen Gap Trail 5.5 mi - Difficult - This is one of the most challenging trails on the Pisgah District but is also one of the most pristine. Starting at Turkeypen Gap, it climbs steeply up to …

General Information Directions: From the Pisgah District Ranger Station/Visitor Center parking lot, turn left (south) on US 276 for approximately 1½ miles, and then turn left onto NC 280. Proceed east on …

Jan 21, 2026 · Wagon Road Gap Trail 0.7 mi - Difficult - This is a short but steep trail that provides a nice connection between the South Mills River Trail (#133) and the Turkeypen Gap Trail (#322). …

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Mar 11, 2026 · Recreation Region: Mena-Oden Ranger District Wolf Pen Gap Featuring high mountain vistas, the trail leads the rider through an array of areas, including scenic Gap Creek and Board …

Appalachian Trail Relocation at Turkey Pen Gap Construct approx. 2400 feet of new trail, with approx. 600 feet along a sidehill, to replace a steep, eroding section of the AT at Turkey Pen Gap

Trailhead Location Leaving the Pisgah District Ranger Station/Visitor Center parking lot, turn right (north) onto US 276. After 14 miles, enter the Blue Ridge Parkway and turn left (south). At milepost 420, turn …

You will also see large hardwoods including oak, hickory, and red maple. Rhododendrons are large and grow lushly near the top of the trail. At the end of the trail, private property borders the Turkey Pen …

The 1.2-million acre Ozark-St. Francis National Forests offer endless opportunities for adventure. As one of America's most scenic and picturesque areas, the Ozark-St. Francis provides a lot of the "natural" …