Baldwin Gap Loop
2.7 mi · ▲ 485 ft · 1 hr 9 min
Baldwin Gap Loop is a 2.7-mile loop near Enka Village, NC. The route reaches Baldwin Gap. It climbs 485 ft, with sections as steep as 26% grade. It scores 60/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
Elevation
0 mi2,188 – 2,644 ft · steepest grade: 26%2.8 mi
Getting there
Trailhead: Unnamed 35.51804, -82.65031
Nearest town Enka Village, NC
Directions
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Baldwin Gap Loop
2.7 mi · ▲ 485 ft · 1 hr 9 min
Elevation 2,188–2,644 ft
Loop
Trailhead: 35.51804, -82.65031
Weather Sep 5: sunrise 7:07 AM · sunset 7:54 PM
- Start at the trailhead, heading SE.
- 0.5 miBear right, heading NE.
- 50 ftSharp left, heading NE.
- 0.1 miBear right, heading E.
- 0.6 miTurn right, heading E.
- 150 ftSharp left, heading NW.
- 50 ftPass Baldwin Gap.
- 0.8 miTurn right, heading W.
- 0.2 miTurn left, heading NW.
- 300 ftTurn left, heading SW.
- 0.1 miTurn right, heading S.
- 0.3 miTurn right, heading SW.
- 50 ftThe loop closes back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
Weather
Sunrise 7:07 AMSunset 7:54 PM
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