Kagle Mtn.
Hike Number: 479
Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District
Trailhead Location: Cathey's Creek Rd. at FS5361
Trailend Location: same
Hike Type: Loop
Hiking Distance (miles): 9
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Range: 2,750 / 3,400
Total Elevation Gain: 1,100
Total Elevation Descent: 1,100
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0479.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0479.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0479.gpx
Trail Description: Kagel Mtn. Rd. (FS 5361) to Art Loeb Trail to Butter Gap Shelter; return on no-name trail.A moderate trail, partially on overgrown FS road; Good winter views; trailhead is accessible year-round. Butter Gap Shelter is reached 3 hours after start of hike, good for lunch stop.
Topos: Rosman & Shining Rock
Special Features: *None*
Flower Season: April
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Bi-Lo, Pisgah Forest
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 80
Driving Directions: I-26 S to NC 280 S; road name changes to US 64; right onto Cathey's Creek Rd. to Kagle Mtn. Rd. (FS 5361) on right.
Hike History: A0504, W0603, A0701, W0904, A1004