Horse Cove Gap Trail #325
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). 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.
Approximate Elevation Change: 800 feet
Blaze: Orange
At a Glance
Open Season: | Year-round |
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Usage: | Heavy |
Restrictions: | Multiple-use Trail: Hiking, mountain bike and equestrian use trail. Motorized use prohibited. Mountain bikes are prohibited in wilderness areas. |
Water: | no |
Restroom: | none |
Operated By: | US Forest Service |
General Information
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.Activities
Mountain Biking
Day Hiking
Horse Riding
Alerts & Warnings
- Grandfather RD: Locust Cove Fire burning near Hwy 80 in Sunnyvale
- Cheoah RD: Prescribed Burn Planned in Graham County
- Cheoah RD: NCDOT highway improvements will affect AT users
- Croatan NF: Two Roads Closed for Visitor Safety and Maintenance
- Cheoah RD: Fontana Loop Trail TR15, Portions of Bee Cove TR421 Temporarily Close
- Be Bear Aware
- Catawba Falls Trail (TR 225) Closed
- Camping and other restrictions now in effect at Max Patch
- Nantahala RD: Old River Rd Temporarily Closed For Maintenance Beginning 3/1/23
- Nantahala RD: Multiple areas under construction
- Appalachian RD: NCDOT construction near Harmon Den may affect Forest access
- Grandfather RD: Old House Gap Rd (FS192) temporarily closed
- Recreate responsibly
- Target Shooting prohibited on Croatan National Forest