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Buncombe County North Carolina
Horse Trails
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Laurel
Gap Trail
Length: 7.0 miles
Rating: Moderate
Laurel
Gap Trail is the former FR 5548 which is now grass. The trail goes through the
Walker Ridge and Big Andy Ridge. It is very easy to follow and is
perfectly suited for horse travel. This trail intersects with four other
trails in this area: Bear Pen, Perkins Road, Little Andy and Upper Corner
Rock. This makes it a target access point for those wishing to hike the
various loop trails offered in this region.
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Directions:
From Burnsville, North Carolina go east on
US 19E for .5 mile and turn right at the gas station onto NC 197. Stay on
this road for about 25 miles, through Pensacola and Cane River Gap to
Barnardsville. The road is paved, changes to gravel, and is paved again.
Turn left at the intersection of NC 197 and NC 2173 (Dillingham Rd) and
follow this road, which becomes gravel. It will become FS Road 74. Follow
this road for 7.7 miles to the trailhead on the left.
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