Class 2 1.6 miles 300 gain <1 hr Out + Back Jul 31, 2017
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Stephen’s Gap GPX Track

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Access to Stephen's Gap requires a permit from SCCI. Definitely get one before entering, and also toss them a few bucks. This is a gorgeous spot and its preservation is really important.

From the trailhead, I followed the short, obvious trail that leads straight to the mouth of Stephen's Gap Cave. You can scramble down into the cave on Class 2 boulders, but I brought a rope and would re-ascend using the standard hiking route. I rappelled into a hole in the ceiling of the cave, about 150 feet long. Rappelling is not necessary to enjoy this ridiculously gorgeous spot, but it did make it more fun.

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Stephen's Gap Trailhead.
Stephen's Gap Trailhead.
A nice, obvious trail leading to the mouth of the cave.
A nice, obvious trail leading to the mouth of the cave.
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Pretty forest scenery.
Pretty forest scenery.
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Approaching the cave's entrances.
Approaching the cave's entrances.
The rappel entrance.
The rappel entrance.
The walk-in entrance.
The walk-in entrance.
Emerging from Stephen's Gap's main hiking entrance.
Emerging from Stephen's Gap's main hiking entrance.
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