Bee Cove

North Carolina

North Carolina

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5.5 mi

Distance

388 ft

Gain

2h 37m

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

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  • 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
5.5 mi
Elevation gain
388 ft
Elevation loss
1,482 ft
Highest point
2,386 ft
Lowest point
2,040 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Bikes
Allowed

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

About this trail

Bee Cove is a challenging 5.55-mile loop trail in Tennessee that rewards adventurous hikers with access to Lower Bee Cove Falls. The dirt surface path demands stamina and solid footing, making it best suited for experienced hikers seeking a more demanding backcountry experience. This loop route offers a complete circuit through the area while connecting to the scenic waterfall destination.

Facts about this trail

The climb

High point
2,386 ft
Length
5.6 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 Robbinsville Ag 5 Ne, NC weather station, 7.1 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan45° high25° low
  2. Feb50° high28° low
  3. Mar58° high35° low
  4. Apr68° high43° low
  5. May75° high51° low
  6. Jun79° high59° low
  7. Jul83° high62° low
  8. Aug82° high61° low
  9. Sep78° high56° low
  10. Oct68° high45° low
  11. Nov58° high34° low
  12. Dec48° high29° 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 National Forests in North Carolina as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

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

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