Ivestor Gap Blueberry Hike
Hike Number: 247
Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District
Trailhead Location: Sam Knob Parking Lot
Trailend Location: Same
Hike Type: In and Out
Hiking Distance (miles): 5
Difficulty: Easy
Elevation Range: 5,650 / 5,850
Total Elevation Gain: 0,300
Total Elevation Descent: 0,300
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0247.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0247.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0247.gpx
Trail Description: Hike 3 miles on old logging railroad grade to Ivestor Gap. The hills beyond the gap are famous for blueberry picking. Optional 1.5 mile hike up to SB6K Grassy Cove Top..
Topos: Shining Rock
Special Features: Blueberries, SB6K, P400
Flower Season: Late May
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: none
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 70
Driving Directions: I-26 E to NC 191 S to BRP S to FS 816; right to parking lot at road end
Notes: Blueberries will be ripe for picking from about 8/15 to 9/10. Beyond Ivestor Gap is a wilderness area - limit of 10 hikers per group.
Hike History: A0303, A0203, A0103, W0503, H0603, W0603, W0703, W0803, W0903