Hiking
Bearpen Gap Trail
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Distance
- 4 ml
- Duration
- 2 hr
- Ascent
- 800 ft
- Descent
- 800 ft
Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 427, Canton, NC 28716
Best Time of Year: Mar 01 - Oct 31
A scenic 2.5-mile there-and-back trail located along the Blue Ridge Parkway, featuring wildflowers and chirping birds.
Directions to Location
- Follow US-23 N \/ US 74 \/ Great Smoky Mountains Expressway for 10.7 Miles to Balsam Gap Blue Ridge Parkway Entrance
- Turn Left onto Blue Ridge Parkway. Shortly thereafter, turn left and travel north towards Asheville for 15.8 Miles
- Turn Right into Bear Pen Gap Overlook. Trailhead is located on furthest left side of Parking lot
Trails and Waterfalls can be dangerous; take no chances, only photos for memories. Read our Safety and Insider tips to have a safe, fun and enjoyable trip to Jackson County.
Leave No Trace — Seven Principles
1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
3. Dispose of Waste Properly
4. Leave What You Find
5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
6. Respect Wildlife
7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors
For more details, visit www.lnt.org
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