About the Hike

Hike Description

Contact leader by email for reservation. This variation of hike 249 will be a full traverse of the Buckeye Gap Trail with a 2200 foot descent. We'll hike the Buckeye Gap Trail downhill in the Middle Prong Wilderness to the river crossing. We'll cross over the river to the continuation of the Haywood Gap Trail and then hike out to Sunburst.?Note: This hike can be tougher than it appears, with a steep downhill and a wet crossing of the Middle Prong. Hiking poles are recommended. Car Shuttle.Topos: Sam Knob

Scout Report

Cheow and I scouted the tail end of my Sunday hike from Rough Butt OL to Sunburst. The purpose was to see the water level of the wet crossing, it was shallow, so even with a little rain before the hike it will be an easy crossing. We hiked up FSR 97 to the buckeye trail and the final mile into the Middle Prong. RT 6.3 Miles.

Hike Number
249
Hike Leader
Henry Kassell
Hike Co-Leader
N/A
Canceled
No
Group
All-Day Weekend
First Meeting Place
Home Depot off Exit 44 of I-40 at 08:00 AM
Second Meeting Place
N/A
Rating
B-C ?
Total Elevation Gain (Feet)
400
Challenges
Pisgah 400
Drive Distance
70