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
- Moss Knob Shooting Range temporary closure
- Catawba Falls Trail (TR 225) Closed
- Camping and other restrictions now in effect at Max Patch
- 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
- Joyce Kilmer Trail Lower Loop Closed due to rain damage
- Target Shooting prohibited on Croatan National Forest