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