Bad Fork - Chestnut Cove Overlook
Hike Number: 397
Area Location: Pisgah Ranger District, MST
Trailhead Location: Trace Ridge Trailhead
Trailend Location: same
Hike Type: In and Out
Hiking Distance (miles): 11
Difficulty: Moderate
Total Elevation Gain: 1,600
Total Elevation Descent: 1,600
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0397.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0397.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0397.gpx
Trail Description: Hike up Bad Fork to the BRP. A steep 700 ft. ascent. At Bent Creek Gap, follow the MST to the Chestnut Cove Overlook, enjoy a beautiful view..
Topos: Dunsmore Mt
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: North Mills Recreation Area Parking Lot
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 80
Driving Directions: I-26 E to NC 280 S; right onto N. Mills River Rd.; right onto FS5000 for 1 mile, then left to Trace Ridge Trailhead
Notes: Distance is 11.5 miles if straight in and out to Chestnut Cove Overlook. It's 10.5 miles if the return is on the Blue Ridge Parkway and through the Pine Mountain Tunnel.
Hike History: A0404, A0604, A0804