Indian Grave Gap Loop via Rich Mountain Road
8.2 mi
Distance
3 hrs 53 min
Time
terrain
1,542 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a difficult loop trail to Indian Grave Gap in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
This trail goes by Rich Mountain, 5, Double Mountain, Rich Mountain # 2, and Rich Mountain Gap.
Sights to See
Rate this Hike
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Rich Mountain Trail is a pretty steady climb for 2.3 miles, and oddly enough the damp creek-crossing part is at the top of the climb not the bottom. Indian Grave Gap is a pleasant downhill on an old roadbed. The walk up Rich Mountain Road back to the car (3.6 miles or so) is a bit tedious, but there are some good views into Cades Cove, and it’s mostly level or downhill.
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