Ogle Rock–Deep Gap, 4 sights
12.6 mi · ▲ 3,864 ft · 6 hr 8 min
Ogle Rock–Deep Gap, 4 sights is a 12.6-mile out-and-back in Mount Mitchell State Park near Hamrick, NC. The route passes Deep Gap before reaching Ogle Rock at the turnaround, 6.3 miles in. It climbs 3,864 ft, with sections as steep as 31% grade. It scores 66/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.
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Ogle Rock–Deep Gap, 4 sights
12.6 mi · ▲ 3,864 ft · 6 hr 8 min
Elevation 2,750–5,737 ft
Out & Back · Mount Mitchell State Park
Trailhead: Colbert Ridge Trail · 35.80651, -82.20561
Weather Sep 5: sunrise 7:04 AM · sunset 7:54 PM
Dogs allowed on leash · Parking lot at the trailhead
- Start on Colbert Ridge Trail, heading NW.
- 3.7 miBear left onto Black Mountain Crest Trail, heading SW.
- 0.1 miPass Deep Gap.
- 50 ftContinue straight onto Black Mountain Crest, heading SW.
- 0.7 miSharp left, heading W.
- 0.4 miContinue straight onto Deep Gap Road, heading S.
- 50 ftTurn right, heading S.
- 1.4 miTurn left, heading SW.
- 150 ftTurn right, heading W.
- 150 ftReach Ogle Rock, then turn around and head back the way you came.
- 150 ftTurn left, heading SW.
- 150 ftTurn right, heading SW.
- 1.8 miSharp right, heading NW.
- 0.7 miContinue straight onto Black Mountain Crest, heading SW.
- 50 ftContinue straight onto Black Mountain Crest Trail, heading SW.
- 0.1 miBear right onto Colbert Ridge Trail, heading NE.
- 3.6 miArrive back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 3.6 mi in (~176 min). Leave by 4:37 PM for the 7:54 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Dogs allowed on leash
- Parking lot at the trailhead
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