Craven Gap | |
Map: | North Carolina |
Coords: | 35.6479°N -82.491°W |
Elevation Ft: | 3132 |
Elevation Ref: | [1] |
Location: | |
Range: | Great Craggy Mountains |
Topo: | USGS Craggy Pinnacle |
Craven Gap (el. 3132feet) is a mountain pass between Peach Knob and Rice Knob, part of the Elk Mountains and Great Craggy Mountains. NC 694 (Town Mountain Road) connects with the Blue Ridge Parkway at the gap, where it provides direct access to downtown Asheville. The gap also has trails for hikers and is a popular bicycle rest area.[2]