Yellow Creek Gap to Fontana Dam

This was a very pleasant hike through a canopied forest. The heavy forest prevented us from having views of Fonatana Lake. But the hike did end at the lake. On the trail we saw no other hikers, but there were plenty of visitors to the dam.

At Fontana Dam there is a gift shop and information center along with great views. Also at the dam are rest room and shower facilities for through hikers. Campinng is also available for through hikers.

This hike is rated moderate in my guide book,"Exploring the Appalachian Trail, Hikes in the Southern Appalachians". The hike from Yellow Creek Gap to Fontana Dam will be 7.8 miles and will follow a south to north route. 500 ft. of elevation gain will happen near the beginning of the hike. The second half of the hike will have an 1800 ft descent. My guide book estimates this to be 6 hour hike.

We will have views of Fontana Lake on this hike. 

The hike will require a shuttle, dropping cars at Fontana Dam, and then driving to Yellow Creek Gap to begin the hike. We will meet in Robbinsville, NC. for breakfast before the hike.