Horse Cove Gap Trail
At A Glance
2.3 mi one-way
Difficulty Rating: 3.94 
Steepness: Climbs Moderately
Tread Condition: Some Obstacles
Climb Total: 800 ft
Blaze Color: Orange
Trail Number: 325
Description
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.
Intersecting Trails
This trail is located in the Mills River area. For a list of all the trails in that area, see the Mills River trails list page.
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Trail Segments
Trails are often made up of several connecting paths which may have different characteristics, allowed uses, and seasons. This trail is divided into multiple segments as follows:
Horse Cove Gap - Squirrel Gap to FS 5018 Funnel Top
- Allowed Uses: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding
- Length: 0.71 mi
Horse Cove Gap - Cantrell Creek to Squirrel Gap Tr
- Allowed Uses: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding
- Length: 1.59 mi
Total Calculated Length: 2.3 mi
This value is derived from our underlying map data, and it may not match officially published information.
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