|
|
Henderson County North Carolina Hiking Trails
Pilot Cove-Slate Rock Trail
|
|
Pets
must be restrained or on a leash at all times while in developed
recreation areas.
Pisgah National Forest
Length: 4.3 miles
Rating: Moderate
This trail begins by following Slate Rock Creek. This is an easy to
moderate grade with several stream crossings. Slate Rock Creek is typical
of mountain streams with small cascades and an abundance of mosses and
ferns.
|
|
The trail leaves Slate Rock Creek
after almost three miles and climbs up Slate Rock Ridge. Here, at the gap,
the Pilot Cove Loop intersects to the left. Continue straight ahead and the
trail will descend to Pilot Cove. You will pass through some open, grassy
fields before crossing the creek. You will cross the creek again, then pass
the other end of Pilot Cove Loop. Shortly thereafter you will return to FS
Road 1206. A left turn onto the road will bring you back to the start, after
1.5 miles. Many hikers opt for a car switch.
Blaze: Blue |
|
Directions:
Follow U.S. Highway 276 north from the Pisgah Ranger Station for 11.5
miles then turn right onto FS Road 1206. Go about 7.5 miles to the
concrete bridge that crosses Slate Rock Creek. The trail begins on the
left next to the creek.
|
|
|
