EXERCISE TRAIL
Loop trail near Brevard, North Carolina · National Forests in North Carolina
Hiking Biking Mountain biking
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Trailhead: Andy Cove Trailhead
No parking, restrooms or water are mapped at the start yet. Check before you go.
Trailhead coordinates: 35.28525, -82.72652
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking, Biking
- Shape
- Loop
- Elevation
- 2,148 to 2,180 ft
- Ride time
- 10 min by bike
- Surface
- Native material
- Typical grade
- TG05 - +12-20%
- Managed by
- National Forests in North Carolina
- Trail number
- TR344
- County
- Transylvania County, North Carolina
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
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Camping nearby
- Davidson River 0.4 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- White Pine South Group Camp 0.8 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Sycamore Flats Picnic Shelter 1.1 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- ANDY COVE NATURE NRT 0.6 mi long
- EXERCISE TRAIL 1.3 mi long
- The Big M 14 mi long
- ART LOEB NRT 28 mi long
- SYCAMORE COVE 3.0 mi long
- STARENS BRANCH 0.2 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is EXERCISE TRAIL?
- EXERCISE TRAIL is about 1.3 miles long as a loop, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on EXERCISE TRAIL?
- About 17 feet of climbing. The trail runs between 2,148 and 2,180 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike EXERCISE TRAIL?
- Plan on about 30 min at an easy pace, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on EXERCISE TRAIL?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
- What can you do on EXERCISE TRAIL?
- EXERCISE TRAIL is open to hiking and biking, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
- Where does EXERCISE TRAIL start?
- The closest mapped trailhead is Andy Cove Trailhead, at 35.28525, -82.72652.
Source: USDA Forest Service trail data. Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.