After hiking 0.4 miles to access this trail from the campground, Low Gap Trail leads 2.5 miles to intersect with the Appalachian Trail. Crossing the Appalachian Trail, it goes downhill to Campsites #37 and #36 in the Big Creek area. This is one of fastest routes off the Appalachian Trail and into civilization. Altogether, from the campsites to Cosby Campground, it is 5.4 miles in length.