Horse Cove Gap Trail

0.8 mi - Moderate - This is a short, but fairly steep connector trail, which enables some long loops for all users. This trail will take you through a nice stand of cove hardwoods, made up mostly of yellow poplar and oak. In the winter, you can see some of the distant peaks to the west, including Black Mountain. Otherwise this is just a pleasant trail through the woods with no views. The trail ends at Horse Cove Gap on the Squirrel Gap Trail (#147).

Approximate Elevation Change: 800 feet
Blaze: Orange

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

#325

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Horse Cove Gap, Cantrell Creek and Squirrel Gap trails should be avoided by bikes and horses during wet weather, because extreme damage to trail surfaces will occur due to vulnerable soil types and steep side slopes.

Year-round

Multiple-use Trail: Hiking, mountain bike and equestrian use trail. Motorized use prohibited.

Address: 1600 Pisgah Highway Pisgah Forest , NC 28768
Phone: (828) 877-3265
Hours: Peak Season Hours (April 1-Nov. 15) 9 AM-5 PM daily; Off-season Hours (Nov. 16-March 31) 9 am-5 pm M-F (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.pisgahrd@usda.gov

Getting There

Directions

Follow South Mills River Trail (#133) for 4 miles to Cantrell Creek Trail (#148). Turn onto Cantrell Creek Trail and the Horse Cove Gap Trail intersects in 1 mile.