Caney Bottom-Cove Creek
Hike Number: 153
Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District
Trailhead Location: FS 225
Trailend Location: same
Hike Type: Loop
Hiking Distance (miles): 4.6
Difficulty: Easy
Elevation Range: 2,543 / 3,131
Total Elevation Gain: 1,280
Total Elevation Descent: 1,280
Route Map: .\hiking\maps\0153.pdf
Route Profile: .\hiking\profiles\0153.pdf
Download GPX track: .\hiking\download\0153.gpx
Trail Description: From FS 225: follow Cove Creek Tr. south to campground; return on Caney Bottom Tr.
From campground: Take Caney Bottom Tr. And turn left to return on Cove Creek Tr..This hike may optionally be hiked from Cove Creek Campground on FS 475.
Topos: Shining Rock
Special Features: Flowers, rushing waters, P-400
Flower Season: Early April
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Pisgah Ranger Station, US 276
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 80
Driving Directions: I-26 E to NC 280 S to US 276 W; left onto FS 475; right onto FS 475B; left onto FS 225. (Except in winter, BRP should be used to US 276 E to FS 475 to FS 225]
Notes: A pleasant loop hike near Looking Glass Rock; hike along mountain stream on return. A 1/2 mile side trip takes you to Cold Creek Falls. This nice stroll is suitable for anyone over 10 years old.
Hike History: H0502, H0602, H0703, H0802, H0901