Sycamore Cove

North Carolina

North Carolina

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6.4 mi

Distance

598 ft

Gain

2h 40m

Time

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What we do know

  • Inside National Forests in North Carolina

    2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.

    Boundary data

What's missing

  • No access route mapped

    We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.

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Elevation & route

Distance
6.4 mi
Elevation gain
598 ft
Elevation loss
1,174 ft
Highest point
2,758 ft
Lowest point
2,145 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Bikes
Allowed
Surface
Natural

Source for bikes, surface: USDA Forest Service National Forest System Trails (EDW)

About this trail

Sycamore Cove offers a moderate 6.36-mile loop through Tennessee's rocky terrain, making it an ideal choice for hikers seeking a solid day hike with varied footing. This trail connects to trail #127A and Grassy Road Trail, allowing adventurers to extend their journey or combine routes for a more comprehensive exploration of the area.

Facts about this trail

The climb

Starts at
2,287 ft
High point
2,758 ft
Total climbing
598 ft
Total descent
1,174 ft
Steepest stretch
19% grade around mile 0.7 from the start
Length
6.4 mi

Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)

When to go

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Pisgah Forest 3 Ne, NC weather station, 3.9 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan49° high26° low
  2. Feb53° high28° low
  3. Mar60° high34° low
  4. Apr69° high41° low
  5. May75° high50° low
  6. Jun81° high58° low
  7. Jul84° high62° low
  8. Aug83° high61° low
  9. Sep78° high55° low
  10. Oct70° high43° low
  11. Nov61° high33° low
  12. Dec52° high28° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Pisgah Ranger District as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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