About the Hike

Hike Description

Contact leader by email for reservation. Limit of 10 hikers. This hike will be a moderate loop in the Hot Springs area. Starting from Tanyard Gap, we will follow the Appalachian Trail southbound to the intersection with the Lovers Leap Trail and proceed to the old Silvermine Group Camp. Continuing on the Pump Gap Trail, we'll then head back to the A.T. to return to our cars.Topos: Hot Springs

Scout Report

A group of 12 hikers from the Pisgah Hiking group helped me to scout this loop. It's always a good day when you are out in nature, even though the temperature was a bit on the warm side. There was a slight breeze that helped cool us down. The Pump Gap and AT trails are in great shape with a couple of very small stream crossings (rock hops). There are several views from the French Board River side of the AT as your hike toward Lover's Leap. The hike was close to 9 miles with 1,955 feet of elevation gain. Hiking time was 3 hours 40 minutes, total time was 4 hours 30 minutes.

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Step 1 of 2 - Personal Information

Name(Required)
Hike Number
203
Hike Leader
Victor Zona
Hike Co-Leader
N/A
Canceled
No
Group
All-Day Weekend
First Meeting Place
160 Zillicoa St. (USFS parking lot) off Exit 25 of I-26 at 08:00 AM
Second Meeting Place
N/A
Rating
B-AA ?
Total Elevation Gain (Feet)
2200
Challenges
N/A
Drive Distance
60