Craven Gap to Haw Creek Valley Overlook Out and Back

Craven Gap to Haw Creek Valley Overlook Out and Back
Meeting Point: Trailhead
Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
General Location: Blue Ridge Parkway North of Folk Art Center
Parking URL: https://maps.app.goo.gl/v4UNLVdMb9HYaAcCA
Parking Address: Craven Gap: Intersection of Town Mountain Road and Blue Ridge Parkway
Parking Notes: If coming from Asheville, take Town Mountain Road to the intersection of the BRP. Parking will be on your left. If taking the parkway from Asheville, parking is 4.8 miles past the Folk Art Center on your left.
Miles from Downtown Asheville: 7
Total Length: 5.8
Elevation Gain: 1158
Trail Type: Out and Back
Difficulty Level: Moderate
AllTrails URL: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/mountains-to-sea-trail-craven-gap-to-haw-creek-valley?u=i&sh=nnvj4c
Restrooms: None
Cell Service Availability: Yes
Dogs Allowed: Yes
Comments
We'll park at Craven Gap and take the Mountains to Sea Trail south to the Haw Creek Overlook. Beautiful views from the rocks above the overlook.
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This Worship in the Wild event involves hiking, which may be physically taxing and involve some risks to participants and their property. Neither the event host nor Worship in the Wild can assure participants' safety or eliminate all risks. Participants are responsible for their own safety, and they affirm that they have the necessary skills, physical conditioning, and equipment to safely participate in the event. Participants assume full responsibility for any injuries, damages, or losses.