Cat Gap Big Loop (John Rock)
5.1 mi
Distance
2 hrs 42 min
Time
terrain
948 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a moderate loop trail to John Rock in Pisgah National Forest.
This trail goes by Cedar Rock Falls.
Rate this Hike
★★★★★
The difference between this hike and the identically named trail marked as “easy” is that this one includes the Johns Rock Loop. Even with that included I wouldn’t rate this as hard, maybe moderate. I’m not in great shape and didn’t think it was that tough. Well worth doing. Cool river views, waterfalls, and the lookout on Johns Rock is awesome.
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Public Tracks
John Rock loop with some confusion
Could not find the start. Realized we had to go up gravel road. Could not do last creek crossing- water was high and dog refused to go )I could manage it) so we went around fence and down gravel road to fish hatchery
John Rock Hike 10/14/19
Another good hike with the High Country hikers. Great weather, dry trail, but several encounters with yellow jackets along the trail. Several hikers were stung. Used a "Therapik" on the stings.
Walhalla fish hatchery to John rock loop
Moderate to strenuous, trail with roots, beautiful view from rock, rock frozen water are, nice view without tree leaves
Cat Gap loop to John Rock trail - 10-5-20
Great hike from the fish hatchery up Cat Gap loop to John Rock overlook. Weather perfect, trail conditions good.
Cat Gap Loop and John Rock trail 8/5/20
Great loop trail from fish hatchery. Perfect weather but quite muddy in spots.
Track (5/16/21, 12:07:23PM)
Hikes with Scarlette. Weather partly cloudy around 70°.
Pisgah / Brevard Hike
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Pisgah / Brevard Hike
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Pisgah National Forest 10/14/19 11:37:24
John Rock, cat gap loop with dogs. Great hike!
Cat Gap to John Rock Loop
Hiked with JR, Patti, Susan, Patsy & Laurie
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