Sams Gap to Rice Gap
Hike Number: 375
Area Location: Appalachian Trail
Trailhead Location: Sams Gap
Trailend Location: Same
Hike Type: In and Out
Hiking Distance (miles): 7.5
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Range: 3,800 / 4,480
Total Elevation Gain: 1,800
Total Elevation Descent: 1,800
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0375.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0375.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0375.gpx
Trail Description: Hike to Hog Back Ridge shelter area, then Rice Gap and back..
Topos: Sams Gap
Special Features: Flowers
Flower Season: May
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: *None*
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 60
Driving Directions: I-26 W to Wolf Laurel exit 3; Turn right, then left on old US 23, 3 mi to Sams Gap. Park in AT parking lot.
Notes: Lots of wildflowers in mid-May, including Trilliums and larkspur.
Hike History: A0403 to Rice Gap, W0501