Grand Gap Loop (Segment B)

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

strenuous

Length: 5.02 mi

Est. time: 2h 12m

Gain: 1,104 ft

Loss: 1,084 ft

Max elev: 1,411 ft

Point-to-pointUnknownmotorized

Elevation profile

+1,104 ft gain · −1,084 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Bandy Creek Campground (Campground)

Build a loop

stitched loop

Grand Gap Loop (Segment B) + John Muir Trail (Segment E)

6.3 mi · +1,244 ft · ~2.7 hr (est.)

Connects to:

John Muir Trail (Segment E)Grand Gap Loop (Segment A) (aka JMT)John Muir Trail (Segment F)

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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