more stats
2.0 miles
Distance
244 ft
Climb
-899 ft
Descent
00:38:43
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
00:38:43
Avg time

Pilot Cove Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #136974 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #140381 in Trail Running
    • #123154 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #867 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #1,429 in Trail Running
    • #1,476 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • 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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Rock gardensRock slabs

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 81 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Pilot Cove Loop Trail Reports

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May 2, 2026 @ 10:29am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
May 2, 2026
Jul 5, 2025 @ 5:35pm
Jul 5, 2025
 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...
Dec 10, 2024 @ 3:36am
Dec 10, 2024
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Oct 17, 2024 @ 6:25pm
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Oct 17, 2024 @ 6:24pm
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Status:
on May 2, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.68 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3.5 ★★★★★
      8 Ratings
      5 ★ 13%
      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★ 13%
      2 ★ 25%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      localsonly420 localsonly420
      Worst trail in Pisgah don't waste your time also the view sucks Kanuga better
      excelsior3
      Lots of climbing but the view and downhill is worth it. Watch your speed as some turns are sharp, techy and abrupt.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pilot Cove Loop located?
      Pilot Cove Loop is located in Brevard, North Carolina, United States. 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.
      ▼ How do I access Pilot Cove Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pilot Cove Loop are:
      ▼ 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 709 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 674 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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