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Henderson County North Carolina
Horse Trails
Turkey
Pen Gap Trail
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Pisgah National Forest
Rating: Strenuous
Turkey Pen Gap Trail is one of the most challenging trails on the Pisgah District, but
is also one of the most pristine. Be prepared to cover a series of steep
ascents and descents along the entire length of the trail. The trail
follows the top of a ridge.
The 5.5 mile Turkey Pen Gap Trail begins at Turkey Pen Gap and climbs steeply up to the top of
Sharpy Mountain. If you survive this climb, you will most likely finish in
good shape. An intersection with Wagon Road Gap Trail provides a loop hike
when combined with South Mills River Trail.
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Turkey Pen Gap Trail ends at the Black
Mountain Trail. Plan to carry any water you will need, because most of the
trail is on a dry ridge.
Blaze: Blue
Directions:
From the ranger station take Highway 276 south to Highway 280. Travel
east on 280 about four miles to the Transylvania/Henderson County line and
turn left onto FS Road 297. Follow FS Road 297 to the end. Trail begins
from the parking lot. (This trailhead has limited parking.)
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