Light Gap

Light Gap is a gap in , and has an elevation of 3,720 feet. Light Gap is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Walker Falls and Glassmine Falls.

Waterfall
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is a 45-foot cascading waterfall in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Its ease of access makes it a popular destination for waterfall hunters.

Waterfall
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is an ephemeral waterfall in , on Glassmine Branch, near . It is located below the around milepost 362. is situated 2½ miles southeast of Light Gap.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Barnardsville.

Hamlet
Photo: State Archives of North Carolina Raleigh, NC, No restrictions.
is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in , United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 559. is situated 5 miles west of Light Gap.

Light Gap

Latitude
35.75984° or 35° 45′ 35″ north
Longitude
-82.36318° or 82° 21′ 47″ west
Elevation
3,720 feet (1,134 metres)
Open location code
867VQJ5P+WP
Geo­Names ID
4475914
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