Sycamore Cove #143
Trail
3.2 mile
5.1 kilometer
point to point
Singletrack
Intermediate/Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
621'
189 m
Descent: -604' -184 m
High: 2,747' 837 m
Low: 2,146' 654 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 7% (4°)
Max Grade: 24% (13°)
Dogs
Unknown
Weather
Unknown
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“A tough, root-strewn trail that follows two mountain creeks.”
— Connor Woodruff
Electric Mountain Bikes
Unknown
Features
-none-
Description
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.
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Contacts
Local Club: Pisgah Area SORBA
May 28, 2020: BOD Meeting Minutes May 2020
Apr 15, 2020: Pisgah National Forest Closures
Apr 10, 2020: Appalachian Rock Armoring
Land Manager: USFS - Pisgah National Forest, Pisgah Ranger District
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