Pilot Cove Loop
Pisgah National Forest
moderate · 4 mi · +700 ft · ~2h · 38 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: loop, forest, Pisgah
Pilot Cove Loop is a moderate 4-mile hike in Pisgah National Forest, about 38 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 2h with 700 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Classic Pisgah loop through mixed hardwood and evergreen forest.
Trailhead
35.3167, -82.7389
Make a day of it
- Corky's Dawg House (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 3.7 mi from the trailhead
- The Velvet Cup Coffee Truck (Coffee Shops, ★ 4.7) — 4.0 mi from the trailhead
- Ecusta Brewing Company (Breweries, ★ 4.6) — 4.0 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Pilot Cove Loop take?
About 2h for the 4-mile hike, with 700 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Pilot Cove Loop?
It's rated moderate: 4 miles with 700 ft of climbing.
How far is Pilot Cove Loop from Asheville?
About 38 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Pisgah National Forest.
Is Pilot Cove Loop dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
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- Butter Gap Trail: moderate · 4 mi · +700 ft · ~2h · 38 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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- Daniel Ridge Falls Loop: moderate · 4 mi · +800 ft · ~2h · 40 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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