Dry Sluice Gap Trail,
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Located 34.5 miles from Hot Springs, North Carolina (NC)
4 Stars
9,838 Steps 1  (4.3 mi)
Trails National Parks Great Smoky Mountains Dry Sluice Gap Trail

Elevation

The Dry Sluice Gap Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,646 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,127 ft. and an elevation range of 2,519 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
4.3 mi3,127 ft5,646 ft2,519 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
2.0 hrs18.8226 ft2,506 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2.8 hrs208.82,506 ft226 ft
Data Accuracy
4 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Dry Sluice Gap Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Richardson Cove, TN
  2. North Topo Map: Jones Cove, TN
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Hartford, TN
  4. West Topo Map: Mount Le Conte, TN
  5. Topo Map: Mount Guyot, TN
  6. East Topo Map: Luftee Knob, NC
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Clingmans Dome, NC
  8. South Topo Map: Smokemont, NC
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Bunches Bald, NC

FAQ

What is the length of the Dry Sluice Gap Trail?
The length of the trail is 4.3 miles (6.9 km) or 9,838 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Dry Sluice Gap Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2.0 hours in one direction and in 2.8 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.