Turk Gap Parking
Turk Gap, at mile marker 94.2, offers trailhead access to Turk Mountain.
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Turk Gap Parking Details
Turk Gap, at mile marker 94.2, offers trailhead access to Turk Mountain. The parking lot sits at an elevation of 2,610 ft. The Turk Mountain Trail, beginning a short distance from the parking area as a spur off of the Appalachian Trail, is two miles round trip and includes around 600 feet of elevation gain.
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