The AT at Stecoah Gap,
Appalachian Trail Map 012

Map center is 54.7 miles from Brevard, North Carolina (NC)
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AT Map V22.02
Trails National Scenic Trails Appalachian AT at Stecoah Gap

Elevation

SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS

AT Map 012 (NOBO): From Locust Cove Gap the trail heads north to Highway 143 at Stecoah Gap. The trail continues to Dummy-Branch road and the Cable Gap Shelter in the Yellow Creek Mountains.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of this section of the AT?
The length of this section of the AT is 21.4 miles (34.5 km) or 48,383 steps.

Metrics

Boundaries
Length 1Min Ele 2Max Ele 3Range 4
21.4 mi1,765 ft5,023 ft3,258 ft
Northbound
Time 5Gain 6Loss 7Rating 8
10.7 hrs3,430 ft6,586 ftVS
Southbound
TimeGainLossRating
11.5 hrs6,586 ft3,430 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 Stecoah 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: Fontana Dam, NC
  2. North Topo Map: Tuskeegee, NC
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Noland Creek, NC
  4. West Topo Map: Robbinsville, NC
  5. Topo Map: Hewitt, NC
  6. East Topo Map: Wesser, NC
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Andrews, NC
  8. South Topo Map: Topton, NC
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Wayah Bald, NC

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.