Clawhammer via Pressley Cove
Hike Number: 520
Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District
Trailhead Location: FS 477 at Pr. Cove Trailhead
Trailend Location: Pisgah Ranger Station
Hike Type: Car Shuttle
Hiking Distance (miles): 7.5
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Range: 2,325 / 4,286
Total Elevation Gain: 2,400
Total Elevation Descent: 2,400
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0520.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0520.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0520.gpx
Trail Description: Take Pressley Cove Tr. to end; right onto FS 5022; left onto Black Mtn. Trail; return on Black Mtn. trail to right on US 276 for 300' and right onto small trail to Ranger Station parking lot.:-)
Topos: Pisgah Forest
Special Features: Mountain Views
Flower Season: April-May
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Pisgah Ranger Station, US 276
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 70
Driving Directions: I-26 E to NC 280 S to US 276 W; right onto FS 477 to Pressley Cove Trailhead.
Notes: Pressley Cove Trail is steep uphill; Great views from Clawhammer overlook lunch spot; on way back, optional turn left to Black Mtn. summit, then down to rejoin trail. 4 ml car shuttle.
Hike History: W0602; AW0803