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Tennessee
4.6 mi
Distance
1,919 ft
Gain
2h 23m
Time
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What we do know
Inside National Forests in North Carolina
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Why you'll love it
Pilot Rock
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Pilot Rock is a 4.62-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee featuring a well-graded, stable pathway with switchbacks that make for manageable climbing. This route integrates seamlessly with a broader trail network including Thompson Creek Trail, the Pilot Rock Extension Trail, and the PCT, offering hikers flexibility to customize their adventure. The thoughtfully engineered switchbacks keep the grade reasonable while you travel to and from your turnaround point.
Thompson Creek
~1 min drive
A strenuous 4.43-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee connecting to Pilot Rock, ideal for experienced hikers seeking a challenging adventure.
Slate Rock
~4 min drive
A moderate 8.80-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee ideal for hikers seeking a balanced day adventure.
Mount Pisgah
~4 min drive
A challenging 2.38-mile out-and-back hike in Tennessee with steep elevation gain for experienced hikers.
Pilot Cove
~1 min drive
A 4.18-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee that connects to the Pilot Cove-Slate Rock Trail and Pilot Cove Loop system.
Barnett Branch
~4 min drive
A moderate 7.76-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee connected to the Black Mountain and Pink Beds Loop trail system.
Cantrell Creek
~6 min drive
A 1.98-mile out-and-back singletrack in Tennessee that connects to multiple regional trails including South Mills River and Squirrel Gap.
Pink Beds Loop
~3 min drive
An easy 5.34-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee perfect for hikers seeking a straightforward, accessible day hike.
Bradley Creek
~5 min drive
A demanding 10.17-mile out-and-back trek through rocky terrain in Tennessee, connected to the Pea Gap and Pea Branch Creek system.
Forest Festival
~6 min drive
Easy 2.03-mile loop in North Carolina with 134 ft elevation gain.
Squirrel Gap
~5 min drive
A moderate 4.67-mile out-and-back trail in Tennessee that connects to a network of scenic routes including Bradley Creek Trail and multiple gap crossings.
