7.7 mi
Distance
2,566 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 44m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Pressley Gap is an out-and-back trail in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It is 7.7 miles long and gains 2,566 feet. The nearest town is Brevard, North Carolina, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 677 ft |
| High point | 3.8 mi | 1,264 ft |
| End | 7.7 mi | 677 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Brevard, NC · about 1 mi away
- County:
- Transylvania County, NC
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Black Mountain / South Toe River Area
0.3 mi awayPisgah Forest, NC
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Davidson River Campground
0.3 mi awayBrevard, NC
Check official pricing144 sitesReservable TentRV Very popular Major Issues
White Pine South Group Camp
0.9 mi awayAsheville, NC
Check official pricing1 sitesReservable No Service
Pisgah Forest Dispersed - Davidson River
1.1 mi awayPisgah National Forest
Brevard, NC
National Forest
Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter
1.1 mi awayBrevard, NC
Check official pricing1 sitesReservable Good Coverage
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