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2.0 miles
Distance
244 ft
Climb
-899 ft
Descent
00:54:17
Avg time
-656 ft
Altitude change
3,172 ft
Altitude min
3,962 ft
Altitude max
3,827 ft
Altitude start
3,173 ft
Altitude end
-6.2%
Grade
-30.7%
Grade max
19.3%
Grade min
3,084 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
535 ft
Distance flat
00:54:17
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Pilot Cove Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #111152 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #88069 in Trail Running
    • #85068 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Your standard pisgah tech riding with a sweet rock face that looks west.

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 Two medium trees down across trail. Can navigate over or around. If riding north to south, in the steep climb between the upper intersection with...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Pilot Cove Loop

        ▼ Where is Pilot Cove Loop located?
        Pilot Cove Loop is located in Pisgah Ranger District, Brevard, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Pisgah Ranger District trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.39805, -82.72475.
        ▼ How hard is Pilot Cove Loop?
        Pilot Cove Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pilot Cove Loop?
        Pilot Cove Loop has 244 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 899 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,172 ft to 3,962 ft.
        ▼ Is Pilot Cove Loop a point to point trail?
        Pilot Cove Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Pilot Cove Loop?
        Pilot Cove Loop is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pilot Cove Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Pilot Cove Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pilot Cove Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pilot Cove Loop are:
        • June (10 activities)
        • July (6 activities)
        • May (4 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Pilot Cove Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pilot Cove Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Pilot Cove Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 39 minutes to ride Pilot Cove Loop. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Pilot Cove Loop?
        Pilot Cove Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 695 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 660 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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