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Quick Facts

Martin Gap Trail

Difficulty:	Moderate
Elevation:	3,400 Feet (1059.9 Meters)
Elevation Gain:	900 Feet (280.5 Meters)
Length:	2.7 Miles (4.5 Kilometers)
USGS Map:	Clingmans Dome

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General Description

The Martin Gap Trail is a 2.7 mile connector trail between Deep Creek and Sukota Ridge Trail. The trail is both a horse trail and foot path. The trail crosses Indian Creek twice where you will see old American Chestnut and hemlock and rhododendron.

Directions from Bryson City, NC: Travel 2 miles north on Deep Creek Road. Begin on Deep Creek bearing left at the fork to reach Martin Gap Trail.

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Fishing	An abundant number of trout streams run through this area.	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	Martin Gap Trail	Yes
	Horseback Riding		Yes
	Wildflower Identification	The rare pink lady's slipper may be spotted along this connector trail.	Yes

Related Activities

Deep Creek Trail - This is a very popular trail with trout fishermen. There are number of primitive campsites along the route offering an overnight spot.

Pole Road Creek Trail - Pole Road Creek Trail is a connector trail located between Noland Divide, Noland Creek and Deep Creek. It is an essential connector in the midsection of the Deep Creek area.

Sunkota Ridge Trail - Sunkota Ridge Trail lies between Deep Creek Trail and Indian Creek Road Trail just north of Bryson City.