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Sycamore Cove #143

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 4.2 (38)
  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Pisgah National Forest
  5. Avery Creek
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“A tough, root-strewn trail that follows two mountain creeks. ”

Connor Woodruff
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3.2

Miles

5.1

KM
Singletrack

2,747' 837 m

High

2,146' 654 m

Low

621' 189 m

Up

604' 184 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

24%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

Sycamore Cove starts and finishes directly on Hwy 276 (there are pull-offs that can accommodate a few cars across the road from both the start and finish).

The trail begins easily with a shallow stream crossing, but quickly becomes steep and technical with a lot of roots that will do their best to impede you. Soon after, there's a deeper stream crossing with a makeshift bridge that requires you to carry your bike. Continuing on, the trail becomes very steep with more than a couple hike-a-bike sections.

After it intersects with the Black Mountain Connector #127A, it meets up with the Grassy Road Trail #396 and continues climbing for a ways. Finally, the descent begins and the roots are out in full force! After the switchback, with the creek running by it, the trail becomes steeper and rockier. There are a handful of stream crossings and a bridge before reaching the end.

Contacts

Local Club: Pisgah Area SORBA

Land Manager: USFS - Pisgah National Forest, Pisgah Ranger District

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Connor Woodruff
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Trail Ratings

  4.2 from 38 votes

#4

in Avery Creek

#416

Overall
  4.2 from 38 votes
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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Trail Rankings

#4

in Avery Creek

#24

in North Carolina

#416

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What should I do!!!!!
Sep 10, 2018 near Brevard, NC
Stream crossing after a steep downhill.
Sep 4, 2017 near Brevard, NC
Bridge over untroubled waters
Sep 4, 2017 near Brevard, NC
Almost to the top, and no roots!
Sep 4, 2017 near Brevard, NC
Typical Sycamore Cove climb full of roots.
Sep 4, 2017 near Brevard, NC
Hike-a-Bike Bridge
Sep 4, 2017 near Brevard, NC

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May 10, 2025
Diana Bolton
lots of exposed roots and rock, lots of exertion on the ascent and fun challenges on the descent
Sep 13, 2024
Bennett Bennett
Lil me Justin Stowe sky
Sep 11, 2024
Bennett Bennett
Lil sky Stowe we went wrong direction
Aug 26, 2024
Bennett Bennett
Lily Stowe sky first time
Aug 18, 2024
Mathew Scott
Jun 18, 2024
Andrew Tomblin
very fun decent with large rocks and a few little drops. very rocky in some places and rooty in most. 1.9mi — 51h 00m
May 19, 2024
Private User
Oct 1, 2023
Daniel daniel.ryan.paulsen@gmail.com

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