AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Bridge Gap & Nicholson Gap

3.2 mi · ▲ 1,038 ft · 1 hr 35 min

Bridge Gap & Nicholson Gap is a 3.2-mile out-and-back near Blairsville, GA. It climbs 1,038 ft, with sections as steep as 29% grade. It scores 74/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi2,034 – 2,687 ft · steepest grade: 29%3.3 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Nicholson Gap 34.88203, -83.92458
Nearest town Blairsville, GA
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Bridge Gap & Nicholson Gap

3.2 mi · ▲ 1,038 ft · 1 hr 35 min

Elevation 2,036–2,686 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: Nicholson Gap · 34.88203, -83.92458

Weather Sep 6: sunrise 7:13 AM · sunset 7:57 PM

  1. Start on Nicholson Gap, heading E.
  2. 1.3 miBear right onto Connector Trail, heading S.
  3. 0.1 miBear right onto Bridge Gap, heading S.
  4. 1.1 miTurn right onto Nicholson Gap, heading NE.
  5. 0.8 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/bridge-gap-out-back

Weather

Sunrise 7:13 AMSunset 7:57 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.0 mi in (~42 min). Leave by 6:55 PM for the 7:57 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp. Trailhead visible from the viewpoint

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