Coontree Loop Extended
Hike Number: 588
Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District
Trailhead Location: Coontree Picnic Area
Trailend Location: same
Hike Type: Loop
Hiking Distance (miles): 8
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Range: 2,350 / 3,424
Total Elevation Gain: 1,700
Total Elevation Descent: 1,700
Trail Description: Hike up the right leg of the Coontree loop; right onto Bennett Gap Trail; left onto FS 477; left onto Perry Cove Trail; left onto Black Mtn. Trail; right onto Coontree Loop and back down to trailhead.:-)
Topos: Shining Rock
Special Features: P-400
Flower Season: April
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Coontree Picnic area
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 70
Driving Directions: I-26 E to NC 280 S; right onto US 276 to Coontree Picnic area on left
Hike History: W0704, A0904