Deep Gap campsite, Black Mountain Crest Trail, NC 051714
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2024
- 3-day/2-night. Colbert Ridge to Deep Gap campsite, Black Mountain Crest Trail to Mount Mitchell and Commissary Ridge campsite, Buncombe Horse Trail back to Colbert Creek trailhead.
So, windy at Deep Creek? How was the rest of the trip - the crest trail ans your nwxt campsite. Thinking of going up that way
SoutheastBackpacker sorry for the late reply. Yup, it was quite windy in mid-May @ Deep Creek, never know, next year it could be 60, clear and calm. the rest was great, low mileage along the Crest trail to Mt. Mitchell, beautiful alpine scenery and a slight rollercoaster hike (keeps it interesting). Dropped down to Commissary Ridge campsite which is huge, lots of tent spots (and hammock spots) and a sweet communal fire pit. and water nearby. hike out was muddy but an easy 10'ish miles down and north back to Colbert Creek. have pics and more info if you need any more beta. Heading to Linville Gorge in 3 wk's, can't wait for that one.
+johnnythedane thanks for the feedback on the trail. going to have to check this out on of these days.
Thanks for the video. How reliable was the water source at Deep Gap? Were you able to filter water there?
We came up the Colbert Ridge Trail which has a very reliable source about a quarter mile from the top(Deep Gap), once you're at Deep Gap or along the ridge line the sources seem very unreliable. Best bet would be to drop down to the source on the Colbert Ridge Trail if you don't find anything. It's runoff that goes right across the trail. It's a very steep section of trail, fyi.
Thanks for the information and reply.
Did you guys need to get a permit to camp at Deep Gap?
No, Deep Creek campsite is outside the State Park boundaries and thus did not need any type of reservation, same for Commissary Ridge campsite beyond the southern border of the St. Park itself. I believe the Pisgah National Forest website speaks to this but it's been a while.
Good to know. Thanks for the reply!