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Thrift Cove and Black Mountain trails loop

  • Distance: 4.1 mi
  • Elevation gain: 293 m
  • Maximum elevation: 904 m
  • Elevation loss: 293 m
  • Minimum elevation: 665 m
  • Moving time: 2 h 4 m
  • Moving speed: 2.0 mph
  • Maximum speed: 3.1 mph
  • Total time: 2 h 21 m
  • Global speed: 1.7 mph

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 4.1 mi
  • Elevation gain: 293 m
  • Maximum elevation: 904 m
  • Elevation loss: 293 m
  • Minimum elevation: 665 m
  • Moving time: 2 h 4 m
  • Moving speed: 2.0 mph
  • Maximum speed: 3.1 mph
  • Total time: 2 h 21 m
  • Global speed: 1.7 mph

About this trail

Name: Thrift Cove and Black Mountain trails loop trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Black Mountain Trailhead Parking, Starnes Branch Road, Pisgah Forest, Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States (35.28364 -82.72234)

End: Black Mountain Trailhead Parking, Starnes Branch Road, Pisgah Forest, Transylvania County, North Carolina, United States (35.28359 -82.72234)

Coordinates: 35.28359 -82.72893 35.30398 -82.72091

Gear up for your next adventure:

🧦Hiking Socks - Breathable socks designed to prevent blisters on long walks
📢Survival Whistles - Essential safety gear for signaling for help in mountain fog
🔭Compact Hiking Binoculars - Lightweight optics for scouting terrain and spotting wildlife
👟Waterproof Leg Gaiters - Keep mud and water out of your boots in boggy terrain
🧊Insulated Flasks - Keeps drinks hot or cold during hikes

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