BUCKEYE GAP LOOP TRAIL

 

This is a 5.1 mile loop trail that is considered, a "Moderate" to "Strenuous" hike.

This is a vigorous hike that will take you over a variety of terrain including grassy paths, old logging roads and unimproved town roadways.  This will test your hiking stamina and give you a great hike. 

(Please note new terminating point at Pinnacle Ridge Road)

                         

Beginning at Beech Mountain Parkway Trailhead you will follow Smoketree Trail until it connects with Red Fox/Arrowhead Trail at Pinnacle Ridge Road.  You have now hiked 2 miles.  From here you will follow Red Fox down to its intersection with Grassy Gap Trail, which turn left into the woods, you will be hiking beside the creek at times.

Shortly, you will reach the lower trailhead of Grassy Gap Trail.  At Grassy Gap Creek Road, near the water treatment plant driveway, you will have hiked 4.5 miles.  To continue, follow toward Buckeye Lake.  Shortly, turn left on Deergrass out to Pinnacle Ridge Road to Woodland Road where it intersects with Smoketree Trail returning to the trailhead at Beech Mountain Parkway.