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Transylvania County North Carolina Hiking Trails
Pilot Cove-Slate Rock Trail
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Pets
must be restrained or on a leash at all times while in developed
recreation areas.
Length: 4.3 miles
Rating: Moderate
Pilot Cove-Slate Rock 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.
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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 |
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