Craven Gap Explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. 1010567. Craven Gap. July 19, 2014.
  2. Web site: Asheville Natural Trails Page. July 19, 2014.