Craven Gap Out-and-Back -- 5 mi, 800 ft. elev. gain
A moderate 5-mile out-and-back on the Mountain-to-Sea Trail from Craven Gap, crossing the Parkway and rolling through newly reopened terrain reshaped by Hurricane Helene. Midpoint break at 2.5 miles before returning the same route.
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