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Buckhorn Gap Trail
Pisgah National Forest
Length: 4.6 miles Rating: Moderate
Buckhorn Gap Trail begins as a fairly steep trail as it climbs from Avery Creek to Buckhorn Gap. Several stream crossings have log bridges. A beautiful side trip to Twin Falls is worth the extra short walk.
Horse riders and mountain bikers should access Twin Falls from the upper end of the loop. This trail is for hiking only, so you must tie your horses or walk your bike. Between Twin Falls Trail and Buckhorn Gap, watch the trail signs carefully because there are three sections that have alternate routes for bikes and horses, to protect fragile areas and log steps. After passing Buckhorn Gap, the trail follows the logging road for 0.5 mile before dropping down gradually to the South Mills River. Blaze: Orange
Directions: You may access Buckhorn Gap Trail from either Avery Creek Trail (one mile from the lower trailhead) or South Mills River Trail 2.5 miles from the gagging station.

Caney Bottom Loop Trail
Pisgah National Forest
Length: 4.5 miles Rating: Moderate
Caney Bottom Loop Trail has a moderate grade with good views of streams, cascades and waterfalls. While most people enjoy this trail because of the beautiful streams, other attractions include large wildlife fields and a nice view of Looking Glass Rock.
Though all streams have log foot bridges, there are several wet areas along the trail so wear appropriate footgear. Only the west side of the trail is open to mountain bikes, so watch signs carefully. If mountain biking, you may take the Caney Bottom Connector, which joins this trail with FS Road 225. Blaze: Blue
Directions: Park across from the gate to Cove Creek Group Campground. Cove Creek is 3 miles past the State fish hatchery on FS Road 475. Directions to the fish hatchery from the ranger station appear in the section on Butler Gap Trail. Take the road behind the gate to the group camp. The trail begins just before entering the Lower Cove Creek campsite. NOTE: Cove Creek is a fee area. The facilities are only for the groups who have rented the area. Please respect the privacy of the campers by staying on the trail which passes around both campsites.

Cantrell Creek Trail
Pisgah National Forest
Length: 1.8 miles Rating: Moderate/Strenuous
A nice streamside trail through the woods. This is a very popular backcountry area for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking.
Directions: Most trails connect to the South Mills River Trail, which begins at the end of FR 476 and at Turkey Pen Gap Trailhead. From US 276, turn onto FR 1206 (Yellow Gap Road) near Pink Beds Picnic Area. Turn right onto FR 476 and go about .7 mile and park in roadside campsite on right.

Cove Creek Loop Trail
Pisgah National Forest
Length: 7.0 miles Rating: Strenuous
Extremely tough and rugged. Cove Creek Loop Trail is a hiking trail, but is open to bikes.

Daniel Ridge Trail
Pisgah National Forest
Length: 4.0 miles Rating: Moderate
Daniel Ridge Trail parallels the Davidson River for 0.5 mile, beautiful view of Pilot Mountain. Trail eventually leads to a gravel road and brings you to the base of a 90-foot falls.
Beginning at the gate you will stay on the gravel road for 100 yards and cross a concrete bridge. This marks the start of the loop. Turn left across a stream and the trail parallels the Davidson River for 0.5 mile. Just before reaching an old wooden bridge, the trail turns sharply to the right and up Lanning Branch. You will climb moderately for almost one mile before intersecting the Farlow Gap Trail, which goes left. Turn right and the trail passes through a young forest and past a regeneration area that affords a beautiful view of Pilot Mountain. From here the trail enters a series of wildlife fields. Keep a sharp lookout for trail blazes, because there are many turns in this section. You will eventually drop down to the gravel road. Turn right onto the road and hike 0.5 mile back to the gate. A left turn onto the gravel road will lead you to the base of a 90-foot falls.
Directions: From the Pisgah Ranger Station, follow US276 north to the intersection with USFS 475 turning left towards the State Fish Hatchery/Education Center. Pass the Fish Hatchery (on left) and bear left at intersection with USFS 475B, continuing on USFS 475. Pass the entrance to Cove Creek Group Camp on right, and continue to the next parking area on the right. This is the parking area to access the Daniel Ridge Loop Trail.

Farlow Gap Trail
Pisgah National Forest
Length: 3.1 miles Rating: Moderate/Strenuous
You will cross several streams and three ridges, and move from a forest of cove hardwoods such as yellow poplar and red oak to a upland hardwood forest of oak, black gum and red maple. Waterfalls, cascades and an old mica mine are points of interest.
From Daniel Ridge Trail, the Farlow Gap Trail goes left, or west. This trail starts with a moderate climb as it contours around Fork River Ridge and Daniel Ridge. From here to Farlow Gap, the trail becomes steep, with several switchbacks. Though it may be tempting at times, please do not leave the main trail because short-cutting switchbacks causes erosion. The Farlow Gap Trail, though strenuous at times, has great variety in scenery and vegetation. Blaze: Blue
Directions: Access is either from the Art Loeb Trail at Farlow Gap or from the Daniel Ridge Trail. See access to Daniel Ridge Trail to find start of Farlow Gap Trail.

Ivestor Gap Trail
Pisgah National Forest
Length: 3.7 miles Rating: Moderate
The trail surface is rocky and rough for the first 2 miles. However you'll be rewarded with some outstanding views in clear weather.
Ivestor Gap Trail begins as a roadbed, which is open to 4-wheel-drive vehicles from mid-August until January 2nd. From Ivestor Gap, you may return to the parking area via the Art Loeb Trail for a beautiful, 5-mile loop. Enjoy the spectacular views from grass balds. From Ivestor Gap, the trail enters Shining Rock Wilderness and ends at Shining Rock Gap. Mountain bikes are not allowed in wilderness, and trails are maintained to the most primitive standards. Fires are prohibited. Group size of 10 is enforced in Shining Rock Wilderness to preserve solitude and prevent resource damage.
Directions: On the Blue Ridge Parkway turn at milepost 420 onto FS Road 816.
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