The AT at Mooney Gap,
Appalachian Trail Map 008

Map center is 48.3 miles from Brevard, North Carolina (NC)
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AT Map V22.02
Trails National Scenic Trails Appalachian AT at Mooney Gap

Elevation

SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS

AT Map 008 (NOBO): There is a parking lot and trailheads for the Appalachian Trail at Mooney Gap. From here the trail heads northwest to Rock Gap Shelter at Rock Gap. There is another parking area at Wallace Gap.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of this section of the AT?
The length of this section of the AT is 22.1 miles (35.6 km) or 49,332 steps.

Metrics

Boundaries
Length 1Min Ele 2Max Ele 3Range 4
22.1 mi3,727 ft5,443 ft1,716 ft
Northbound
Time 5Gain 6Loss 7Rating 8
10.7 hrs3,519 ft4,088 ftVS
Southbound
TimeGainLossRating
10.9 hrs4,088 ft3,519 ftVS
Data Accuracy
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Data Reliability
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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 Mooney Gap 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: Topton, NC
  2. North Topo Map: Wayah Bald, NC
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Franklin, NC
  4. West Topo Map: Shooting Creek, NC
  5. Topo Map: Rainbow Springs, NC
  6. East Topo Map: Prentiss, NC
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Macedonia, GA
  8. South Topo Map: Hightower Bald, GA
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Dillard, GA

Warnings

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

  1. Length is the total distance of the trail section. The distance between two red diamonds is one mile.
  2. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail section.
  3. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail section.
  4. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  5. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  6. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  7. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.
  8. E = Easiest, M = Moderate, MS = Moderately Strenuous, S = Strenuous, VS = Very Strenuous.