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


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Map Key

1.7

Miles

2.8

KM

83%

Runnable

3,752' 1,144 m

High

3,420' 1,042 m

Low

311' 95 m

Up

361' 110 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

24%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers

Description

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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Brandon Thrower

Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 7 votes

#2

in Wilson Creek

#7947

Overall
  4.4 from 7 votes
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Trail Rankings

#2

in Wilson Creek

#268

in North Carolina

#7,947

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2,273 Since Dec 13, 2016
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Photos

View from Big Lost Cove Cliffs
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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