Low Gap Trail

Low Gap Trail is a 2-mile one-way trail in Scott's Gulf Wilderness State Park, Tennessee. It is rated hard, has a natural surface and is open to hiking. This trail ascends a ridgeline out of Dog Cove Historic Area and traverses a portion of the upland plateau, before descending again down into Dog Cove Historic Area. Be advised that the ascent and descent can be steep, and the trail is uneven in places. The Low Gap Arch is worth the visit, and there are several good overlooks along the trail, especially during the winter months, when the leaves are off the trees. 0.0 miles: Begins off Highwater Trail 0.95 miles: Hunter’s Pass. 1.4 miles: Side trail to Low Gap Arch (1/4 mile over to the Arch itself). Come back to main trail. 2.4 miles: End of trail, right takes you out of Dog Cove Historic Area on Highwater Trail. Continue on straight downhill to the Homestead Trail. Left takes you down Highwater Trail into Homestead Trail towards the Billy Sapp Homestead. Listed by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (Tennessee State Parks).