Green River Cove Trail
DuPont State Forest
hard · 4.2 mi · +1000 ft · ~2h 30m · 45 min from downtown
Features: gorge, river, challenging
Green River Cove Trail is a hard 4.2-mile hike in DuPont State Forest, about 45 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 2h 30m with 1,000 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Steep descent into the Green River Gorge.
Trailhead
35.1178, -82.5712
Make a day of it
- Cedar Mountain Canteen (Breweries, ★ 4.7) — 4.7 mi from the trailhead
- Cedar Mountain Outpost (Coffee Shops, ★ 4.8) — 6.7 mi from the trailhead
- Smoke On BBQ (Restaurants, ★ 4.8) — 12.0 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Green River Cove Trail take?
About 2h 30m for the 4.2-mile hike, with 1,000 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Green River Cove Trail?
It's rated hard: 4.2 miles with 1,000 ft of climbing.
How far is Green River Cove Trail from Asheville?
About 45 min by car from downtown Asheville, in DuPont State Forest.
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- Shut-In Trail: hard · 16.3 mi · +3000 ft · ~9h · 30 min from downtown
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