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Pisgah National Forest
Rating: Moderate
The 4.3 mile 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.
The trail leaves
Slate Rock Creek after almost 3 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.
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