Hughes Gap to Grassy Ridge Bald and Return


Hike Number: 138

Area Location: Roan Mtn, Appalachian Trail

Trailhead Location: Hughes Ridge

Trailend Location: same

Hike Type: In and Out

Hiking Distance (miles): 14

Difficulty: Very Difficult

Elevation Range: 4,000 / 6,285

Total Elevation Gain: 3,000

Trail Description: From Hughes Gap N on AT, side trails to Roan High Bluff, Roan High Knob, Grassy Ridge, then return.

Topos: Iron Mtn Gap,Carvers Gap

Special Features: flowers,views

DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center

2nd Meeting Place: *None*

Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 50

Driving Directions: From Asheville N on US19 past Burnsville, NC197, then US226 to Buladean, then 4 mi on rural road to Hughes Gap