Pilot Cove Loop Trail
Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
| Address: | ~US-276, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768, USA |
| GPS: |
35°21'11.8"N 82°46'43.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Trail Length: | 2.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Hike and Mountain Bike
This short 1.8-mile trail has some steep, very tight singletrack and some very tight turns... but it is well-worth riding because it houses one of the best views in Pisgah National Forest! Definitely worth riding just for the amazing view! Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Pilot Cove Trail Mountain Bike Trail in Brevard, North Carolina - Directions, Maps, Photos, and Revi
Pilot Cove Trail is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Brevard, North Carolina. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Pilot Cove Trail bike trail in Brevard.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/pilot-cove-loop-trail/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Pisgah Forest, North Carolina
- Head northwest on Everett Rd toward Old Hendersonville Hwy (62 ft)
- Turn left onto Old 64 (0.8 mi)
- Continue onto Old 64 Old Hendersonville (249 ft)
- Continue onto Old 64 (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Ecusta Rd (1.3 mi)
- Turn right onto US-276/US-64 (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto US-276 N (11.4 mi)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the right(279 ft)
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