Roaring Gap
Roaring Gap is a gap in Buncombe, North Carolina and has an elevation of 3,596 feet. Roaring Gap is situated nearby to the hamlet Rattlesnake Lodge, as well as near Riceville.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Bull Gap and Craven Gap.
Bull Gap
Mountain saddle
Photo: Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Bull Gap is a mountain pass on Bull Mountain, part of the Great Craggy Mountains. Though the Blue Ridge Parkway doesn't go through the gap, it is the most immediate to it and is accessible by hiking.
Craven Gap
Mountain saddle
Photo: Washuotaku, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Craven Gap is a mountain pass between Peach Knob and Rice Knob, part of the Elk Mountains and Great Craggy Mountains. NC 694 connects with the Blue Ridge Parkway at the gap, where it provides direct access to downtown Asheville.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Weaverville and Woodfin.
Weaverville
Weaverville is a town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 4,567 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Asheville metropolitan area.
Woodfin
Village
Woodfin is a town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 6,123 as of the 2010 census. It is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area. Woodfin is situated 6 miles west of Roaring Gap.
Azalea
Locality
Azalea is a populated place located within the city of Asheville, North Carolina in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. Azalea is situated 6 miles south of Roaring Gap.
Roaring Gap
- Type: Gap with an elevation of 3,596 feet
- Category: landform
- Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, South, United States, North America
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Latitude
35.66317° or 35° 39′ 47″ northLongitude
-82.4879° or 82° 29′ 16″ westElevation
3,596 feet (1,096 metres)Open location code
867VMG76+7RGeoNames ID
4488271
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