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Carver's Gap
Written by Gary Eblen, DBO Store Manager
Summer means long days so you can drive a "fur piece"
take a right smart hike and still be home by dark. How about a
trip to Carver's Gap--about 90 miles from my Hendersonville home.
Why so far? The views. Hike north on the AT for a few miles over
Round Bald and Jane Bald and if you want good views without going
too far, veer off the AT and head up to Grassy Ridge. On a clear
day you can see Mt Rogers, Grandfather Mt, Hawksbill, Table Rock
and Mt Mitchell! For a more ambitious jaunt, instead of heading
up Grassy Ridge, stay on the AT and walk to Little Hump (14-mile
round trip) or on to Hump (17 mile round trip). Be forewarned,
weekends mean you'll see lots of people. If you go during the
week you might have these beautiful balds all to yourself. Lots
of iron in these mountains so watch out for thunderstorms.
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