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2.8 miles
Distance
313 ft
Climb
-876 ft
Descent
2,079 ft
High Point
-563 ft
Altitude change
1,503 ft
Altitude min
2,066 ft
Altitude start
1,503 ft
Altitude end
-3.9%
Grade
-31%
Grade max
29.4%
Grade min
3,904 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,582 ft
Distance flat

Deep Cove Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Jerdon Mountain Area
    Old Fort, North Carolina
  • Ref Number
    B1
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #259157 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #71734 in Trail Running
    • #354908 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Log Ride, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    United States Forest Service

Tight and twisting single track with narrow trees, alt lines with rock drops, gardens and a couple log skinnies. This multi-use trail rides great from top down and if you're strong, bottoms up Expect sudden turns with tight tree clearances. Horses may consider narrow saddlebags for the same reason. Built in 2024 by Nature Trails in partnership with G5 and the USFS.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 rides
  • 15 miles average
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  • 122 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 201 rides
  • Last: Sep 1, 2026
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Jul 28, 2026 @ 11:21am (America/New_York)
Jul 28, 2026
 Some mud in places but not too bad compared to other trails used for races. Big tree down about 1 mile into the trail
Apr 30, 2026 @ 3:34pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
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Mar 14, 2026 @ 3:56pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
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Mar 1, 2026 @ 11:12am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Deep Cove

        ▼ Where is Deep Cove located?
        Deep Cove is located in Jerdon Mountain Area, Old Fort, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Jerdon Mountain Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.66029, -82.19387.
        ▼ How hard is Deep Cove?
        Deep Cove is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Deep Cove?
        Deep Cove has 313 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 876 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,503 ft to 2,079 ft.
        ▼ Is Deep Cove a point to point trail?
        Deep Cove is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Deep Cove?
        Deep Cove is 2.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Deep Cove?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Deep Cove. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Deep Cove? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Deep Cove are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Deep Cove?
        Deep Cove is a very popular trail. There have been 438 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 482 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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