Cove Creek Trail
Pisgah National Forest, Transylvania County, NC
Out-and-back trail in Pisgah National Forest, Transylvania County, NC. Hiking, Horseback riding, & Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 4.7 mi (7.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 482 ft (147 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 45 min
- High point
- 3,081 ft (939 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Campsite 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Campsite 0.6 mi (1 km) from start
- Waterfall: Cove Creek Falls 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Cove Creek Trail
How long is Cove Creek Trail?
Cove Creek Trail is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 45 min. It climbs 482 ft (147 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,081 ft (939 m).
How hard is Cove Creek Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Cove Creek Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Cove Creek Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 0.4 mi (0.7 km).
Is Cove Creek Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (100% under trees).
What can you do on Cove Creek Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding, Mountain biking. Shared with bikes, horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Cove Creek Trail?
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.
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- Lanning Ridge Road Pisgah National Forest · Easy · 5.6 mi (9 km)
- Long Branch Trail Pisgah National Forest · Moderate · 5.3 mi (8.6 km)
- Davidson River Trail Pisgah National Forest · Easy · 2.7 mi (4.3 km)
- Headwater Road Pisgah National Forest · Moderate · 9.1 mi (14.7 km)
- Cemetery Loop Pisgah National Forest · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap