Coontree Loop
Hike Number: 102
Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District
Trailhead Location: Coontree Parking Area
Trailend Location: same
Hike Type: Loop
Hiking Distance (miles): 3.7
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Range: 2,250 / 3,320
Total Elevation Gain: 1,200
Total Elevation Descent: 1,200
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0102.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0102.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0102.gpx
Trail Description: Follow Coontree Loop trail. Take the right fork on the way up and hike counter-clockwise..
Topos: Pisgah Forest
Special Features: P-400
Flower Season: April
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Pisgah Ranger Station, US 276
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 65
Driving Directions: I-26 E to NC 280 S; rt. onto US 276 N to Coontree Picnic area on left
Notes: Moderate hike going along Coontree Creek and over Coontree Mountain. Hike is steep in places. A good winter hike having views from the ridge.
Hike History: H0404, H0601, H0604, H0704; H0804, H0904