
Craven Gap
A moderate undulating Mountains to Sea Trail hike with narrow, rooty singletrack and a few rocky steps, plus a short climb around the halfway point. Expect a steady 2.7–2.9 mph pace, leashed dogs welcome, with meetup at the Craven Gap gravel lot off the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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