Cove Creek / Daniels
Pisgah National Forest, Transylvania County, NC
Loop trail in Pisgah National Forest, Transylvania County, NC. Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 14.6 mi (23.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,831 ft (558 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 5 min
- High point
- 3,425 ft (1,044 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Waterfall: Toms Spring Falls 2.5 mi (4 km) from start
- Campsite 3.7 mi (6 km) from start
- Campsite 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from start
- Waterfall: Cove Creek Falls 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from start
- Trailhead: North Face Trailhead 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from start
- Trailhead: Sunwall Trailhead 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from start
- Waterfall: Upper Rockhouse Creek Falls 9 mi (14.4 km) from start
- Waterfall: Middle Rockhouse Creek Falls 9.3 mi (15 km) from start
- Waterfall: Transylvania Falls 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from start
- Waterfall: Lower Slick Rock Falls 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from start
- Waterfall: Slick Rock Falls 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from start
- Waterfall: Lower Rockhouse Creek Falls 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from start
- Waterfall: Whaleback Falls 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Cove Creek / Daniels
How long is Cove Creek / Daniels?
Cove Creek / Daniels is 14.6 mi (23.5 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 5 min. It climbs 1,831 ft (558 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,425 ft (1,044 m).
How hard is Cove Creek / Daniels?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Cove Creek / Daniels?
7 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Cove Creek / Daniels?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 3.8 mi (6.1 km).
Is Cove Creek / Daniels shaded?
Mostly shaded (100% under trees).
What can you do on Cove Creek / Daniels?
Best for Mountain biking.
Is this a good week for Cove Creek / Daniels?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Cove Creek / Daniels
- Daniel Ridge Pisgah National Forest · Moderate · 4.3 mi (7 km)
- Farlow Gap Pisgah National Forest · Expert · 10 mi (16.1 km)
- Lanning Ridge Road Pisgah National Forest · Easy · 5.6 mi (9 km)
- Cemetery Loop Pisgah National Forest · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- John Rock Overlook Trail National Forests in North Carolina · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.9 km)
- Cove Creek - Daniel Connector Pisgah National Forest · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Graveyard Fields Loop Trail Pisgah National Forest · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
- Cove Creek Trail Pisgah National Forest · Moderate · 4.7 mi (7.6 km)
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