Buckwheat Knob Trail #122
1.5 mi - Moderate - The Buckwheat Knob Trail is short, but provides one access to several other trails, including Avery Creek (#327), Black Mountain (#127), and Club Gap (#343). The trail climbs steeply from Bennett Gap to the top of Buckwheat Knob. This is a pleasant area with lush grass growing underneath large hardwood trees. In the winter, there are nice views of the Avery Creek Valley and Soapstone Ridge. After passing Buckwheat Knob, the trail descends gradually to Club Gap and the intersection with the other trails. If you are mountain biking this trail, practice good ethics by not skidding down any slopes. If it is too steep to ride without skidding, please dismount and walk your bike at these points.
Approximate Elevation Change: 500 feet
Blaze: Yellow
At a Glance
Open Season: | Year-round |
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Usage: | Heavy |
Restrictions: | Mountain Biking Trail: Mountain biking and hiking trail. Bikers please yield to hikers. Mountain biking prohibited in wilderness areas. |
Water: | no |
Restroom: | none |
Operated By: | US Forest Service |
General Information
Directions: From the Pisgah District Ranger Station/Visitor Center parking lot, turn right (north) onto US 276, and drive for approximately 9 miles to FS 477 (Avery Creek Road). Turn right (south) onto FS 477 for approximately 2½ miles. The trail begins from Bennett Gap, where there is parking for a few cars.Activities
Mountain Biking
Day Hiking
Alerts & Warnings
- Pisgah RD: Partial closure of FSR 475B Headwaters Road
- Be Bear Aware
- Catawba Falls Trail (TR 225) Closed
- Camping and other restrictions now in effect at Max Patch
- Nantahala RD: Multiple areas under construction
- Appalachian RD: NCDOT construction near Harmon Den may affect Forest access
- Grandfather RD: Old House Gap Rd (FS192) temporarily closed
- Recreate responsibly
- Joyce Kilmer Trail Lower Loop Closed due to rain damage
- Target Shooting prohibited on Croatan National Forest