Thrift Cove
Brevard, North Carolina
| Address: | ~Sycamore Cir, Brevard, NC 28712, USA |
| GPS: |
35°16'52.0"N 82°43'28.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Trail Length: | 5.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Restrooms
Hike and Mountain Bike
Start riding the trail at the back of the parking lot. Go about 0.1 miles and turn right up Thrift Cove trail. Follow the red blazes and turn left at the intersection with Grass Road. On the way back down, take Black Mountain trail (down left, not right) and follow the white blazed trail to the bottom. Be sure to catch some air on the whoop te doos after you pass Thrift Cove trail again. These are probably the best jumps I've seen and there are five in a row there. Plenty of time for recovery, lots of speed. I went back and rode these from the parking lot again and again. So much fun. About 750' of elevation change. 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.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
Read More
- 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 Brevard, North Carolina
- Head northeast on US-64 E/S Broad St toward E Main StContinue to follow US-64 E(3.4 mi)
- Turn left onto US-276 N (1.3 mi)
- Turn left toward Sycamore Cir (0.1 mi)
- Slight right onto Sycamore Cir (0.1 mi)
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