Tsali Lodge Where To Go Camping Guide
Pilot Cove Loop
 
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Pilot Cove Loop

Trailhead: Pilot Cove Loop and Slate Rock

Trail Finish: Pilot Cove Loop and Slate Rock

Blaze Color: Yellow

Hiking Distance: 3.6 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Time Allowance: 2 hours 30 minutes

Elevation Change: 990 ft

USGS Map: Dunsmore Mountain

Pilot Cove Loop
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Trail Description:

The small parking area is located off forest road 1206 and is marked with a sign for Slate Rock and Pilot Cove Loop.

.2 mile Pilot Cove Loop, yellow blazes, on the right go straight on Slate Rock and Pilot Loop, blue blazes.

1 mile is the ridge line and Pilot Cove Loop is on your right, turn onto this trail.

The trail runs on top of a rock. Caution: Rock cliffs can be dangerous or even fatal.

At the bottom turn left back on Slate Rock and Pilot Cove Loop.

Tsali Home | Introduction | Summer Camps | High Adventure Bases | Pisgah National Forest
Great Smoky Mtns.
| Nantahala Natl Forest | Uwharrie Natl Forest | Croatan Natl Forest
State Forests | State Parks | Hiking Trails | Mountains-To-Sea Trail | Unique Opportunities
National Seashores | Other Resources |
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