Name: Big Lost Cove Cliffs Trail
Rating: 4.4

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Features Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers

Family Friendly Though the terrain can be technical for younger family members, those with older kids will enjoy the great views and sense of accomplishment.

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This trail starts near the top of Pineola Road and is a short trip, but the views from the cliffs are totally worth it. The trail is mildly technical and has a bit of elevation change, but nothing too crazy.

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Land Manager: USFS - Pisgah National Forest Grandfather Ranger District

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Brandon Thrower

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4.4 from 7 votes

#2

in Wilson Creek

#8001

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4.4 from 7 votes

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4 Star		29%
3 Star		14%
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Mar 24, 2020 near Linville, NC

Grandmother and Grandfather mountains as seen from Big Lost Cove Cliffs

Mar 24, 2020 near Linville, NC

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Big Lost Cove Cliffs Trail

“A mild backcountry trail that leads to some epic views of Grandfather Mountain and massive cliffs. ”

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Point to Point

3,752' 1,144 m

3,420' 1,042 m

311' 95 m

361' 110 m

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Dogs Unknown

Features Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers

Family Friendly Though the terrain can be technical for younger family members, those with older kids will enjoy the great views and sense of accomplishment.

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#2

#8001

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#271

#8,001

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