Bear Gap

Bear Gap is a gap in Yancey, North Carolina and has an elevation of 5,463 feet. Bear Gap is situated near the area Asheville Watershed, as well as near the hamlet Eskota.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Mount Mitchell and Glassmine Falls.

Peak

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Mount Mitchell is the highest peak of the… Mount Mitchell is situated 2½ miles northeast of Bear Gap.

Waterfall

Glassmine Falls is an ephemeral waterfall… Glassmine Falls is situated 2 miles west of Bear Gap.

Museum

Mount Mitchell Museum is situated 2½ miles northeast of Bear Gap.

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Latitude

35.74345° or 35° 44′ 36″ north

Longitude

-82.29929° or 82° 17′ 57″ west

Open location code

867VPPV2+97

GeoNames ID

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