7.1 miles
Distance
1,053 ft
Climb
-957 ft
Descent
3,510 ft
High Point
This mountain bike ride is a great step up for intermediate riders and consists of a mellow climb up Cove Creek trail with a few stream crossings, then a traverse across to Daniel Ridge trail on an old jeep road that has grown into singletrack. The descent down Daniel Ridge follows the creek, and there is a good swimming hole at the end.
Detailed Description
Bike Transylvania: Cove Creek to Daniel Ridge is a 7 mile popular intermediate route located near Brevard North Carolina. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 1,053 ft with a max elevation of 3,510 ft then descends -957 ft.
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9 Reviews & Comments
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sawinger
(Oct 15, 2022 at 0:38)
Trail Davidson River Road
Closed to automobile traffic from the parking lot at Lanning Road to Cathy’s Ridge Rd.
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tim493
(Nov 22, 2021 at 14:05)
(Nov 22, 2021 at 14:05)
Trail Daniels Ridge
On the plus side loads of potential and people that enjoy untamed “old school” pre flow trail stuff it may be enjoyable. On the negative side multiple fallen trees, a landslide making you hike off trail, unrideable sections in the uphill direction, and plenty of opportunities to launch over the handlebars on untamed rocks and roots. Could become a real gem with new maintenance.
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daceto817
(Jul 19, 2021 at 12:07)
Trail Daniels Ridge
Best done starting from Cove Creek road, the "top" is a small clearing about 0.25 miles from the actual intersection. Turning to the right, it starts as a techy, rooty trail with a few drops and some creek crossings. Upon turning left at the Farlow intersection, it gets fast and rocky, essentially a streambed going along the side of a hill. Super fun and rowdy. Turning to the left from Cove Creek Road, there's some tech to start but it quickly devolves into steep, fast, and loose, particularly the section immediately following the intersection with Lanning Ridge Road. Very different and very fun both ways down.
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charlyaurelia
(Dec 16, 2018 at 21:32)
Trail Daniels Ridge
This is such a beautiful ridge and ride and the trail is technical and fun.
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Redhawk
BONC (Oct 25, 2018 at 6:36)
This is a bit deceptive and confusing to visitors so I hope the admins will rectify it. That is that the loop connector section is clearly bike legal as the trail wand indicates. I have no knowledge of the section past that. Perhaps the Trailforks map could be amended by dividing the trail into two sections....?
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Bennnnnn
(Sep 11, 2017 at 8:21)
Trail Daniels Ridge
Quite a few big rocks and drops/steps on this one. Also a few creek crossings
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Elduder714
(May 28, 2017 at 19:51)
(May 28, 2017 at 19:51)
Trail Cove Creek
Trail was in great shape. Easy up and fun down
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More Stats for Bike Transylvania: Cove Creek to Daniel Ridge mountain bike route
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Altitude change96 ft
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Altitude min2,551 ft
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Altitude start2,556 ft
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Altitude end2,651 ft
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Grade0.3%
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Grade max-28.8%
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Grade min31.5%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat2,067 ft
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![A scenic climb with an epic finish, Daniel...]()
A scenic climb with an epic finish, Daniel Ridge provides!
trail: Cove Creek
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