Pilot Cove / Slate Rocks / 102
Canton, North Carolina
| Address: | ~National Forest Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768, USA |
| GPS: |
35°23'0.1"N 82°42'53.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Trail Length: | 7.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
| Trails/Routes: | 2.2 mi |
Mountain Bike
Fun descent with several stream crossings along the way. Nothing too steep but this trail doesn't get a lot of use so there are usually a few trees down along the way. Beautiful scenery and a waterfall along the way. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
More Information
Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Canton, North Carolina
- Head northwest on Park St toward Church St (36 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street to stay on Park St (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Sorrells St (404 ft)
- Continue onto Pisgah Dr (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto NC-110 S/Pisgah Dr (5.0 mi)
- Turn left onto US-276 S (17.7 mi)
- Turn left onto National Forest Rd/Yellow Gap RdDestination will be on the left(5.1 mi)
Trails
Distance ?
2.2 milesElevation Gain ?
707 feetReal Ascent ?
887 feetReal Descent ?
180 feetAvg Grade (3°)
6%Grade (-15° to 23°)
-27% to 42%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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