WNC Afield: A little tricky, but totally worth the effort Jim Williams Apr 22, 2021 Apr 22, 2021 Updated May 30, 2022 0 1 of 3 Scenic vistas like this await the hiker on the Carvers Gap Trail. The views are well worth the effort. Jim Williams PHOTOS The Carvers Gap Trail offers some of the most amazing views in the area, but it’s a somewhat difficult hike. Paths on the Appalachian Trail are well-worn and, as a result, often somewhat tricky to negotiate. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jim Williams “To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake, it is necessary to stand out in the cold.”kAm(96? pC:DE@E=6 HC@E6 E9@D6 H@C5D[ 96 925 @3G:@FD=J ?6G6C 9:<65 H:E9 2 8C@FA D:>:=2C E@ >:?6]k^AmkAm$66>D H96? 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