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8 trail reviews |
Difficulty:  - Intermediate |
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| Length: 5 miles | Global Rank: #632 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 39 | Wishlist: 28 |
| 0 trail check-ins | |
| Average Speed: 3.8 mph | Average Time: 3hr 10min |
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Description
Head back down the highway to find the trailhead. The trail is on the left side of the road as you head back towards Hwy 280. Follow the blue blazed trail. Combine this trail with Thrift Cove by way of Grass Rd. for a longer ride. This trail has some extreme downhill and some pretty serious elevation change. Very similar to North Slope.
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Thrift Cove (100%)
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Description
Head back down the highway to find the trailhead. The trail is on the left side of the road as you head back towards Hwy 280. Follow the blue blazed trail. Combine this trail with Thrift Cove by way of Grass Rd. for a longer ride. This trail has some extreme downhill and some pretty serious elevation change. Very similar to North Slope.
added by jeff 
on December 31, 2002
on December 31, 2002Trail Reviews [Add a review]
Review: This is another of my favorite short rides in Pisgah, especially when combined with North Slope across the street during the winter. First half of the climb is pretty technically challenging, and indeed there is one section that I'm sure if I've ever made. It's nonetheless quite fun, and the second half is more mellow. The downhill is quite fast, with some decent technical challenge, though it is accordingly over quickly. A log bridge has recently been added to the bottom, which is welcome in that it avoids both soft ground and adds technical challenge.
Similar Trail: North Slope (seasonal, across the street)
Similar Trail: North Slope (seasonal, across the street)
Review: sorry for the previous review... I liked Sycamore Cove trail, but in point Mugu State park, CA
Review: really nice trail
easy, beautifull
state beach to take a swim when you're done is great too
Review: Cool trail. Pretty rhododendron tunnels, fun final downhill. I have to walk my bike up the begining though (if you start on the super steep end). I like Thrift Cove much better, of course.
Similar Trail: Thrift Cove right next to it.
Similar Trail: Thrift Cove right next to it.
Review: this is just plain good stuff!
Review: Rode the Sycamore Cove trail this past weekend. Beautiful scenery and a pretty good workout. The first 1/2 of the trip is pretty much uphill with lots of roots. Don't ride it when wet!! The roots will give you a beating and it's near impossible to stay on the bike going uphill. I'm going back when dry to try it out again.
Review: I actually did make it back in the dry weather and the trail was much more fun. The uphill was possible (although a little tough for a weenie like me) but the roots weren't wet so that added to a better ride. Highly recommended as a short trail for flatlanders to learn the mountains on.
Recommendations
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Thrift Cove (100%)
Emma Long Motocross Park (100%)
Daniel Ridge (100%)
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