The AT at Winding Stair Gap,
Appalachian Trail Map 009

Map center is 46.1 miles from Brevard, North Carolina (NC)
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Trails National Scenic Trails Appalachian AT at Winding Stair Gap

Elevation

SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS

AT Map 009 (NOBO): From Rock Gap the trail heads northwest and over Highway 64 at Winding Stair Gap. The trail continues northward to Wayah Gap and the Wayah Shelter in the Nantahala National Forest.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of this section of the AT?
The length of this section of the AT is 19.1 miles (30.8 km) or 43,013 steps.

Metrics

Boundaries
Length 1Min Ele 2Max Ele 3Range 4
19.1 mi3,694 ft5,354 ft1,660 ft
Northbound
Time 5Gain 6Loss 7Rating 8
9.8 hrs4,006 ft3,732 ftVS
Southbound
TimeGainLossRating
9.6 hrs3,732 ft4,006 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 Winding Stair 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.